Mechanical Colo Regional Engineer, Colocation Regional Engineering- AMER, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER

Amazon; Calgary; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced engineer to lead data center design, risk analysis, and collaboration with vendors and operations. You will assess colocation facilities, influence design specs, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Travel to data center sites (up to 50%) and work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure globally.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations or facility maintenance.
• Experience with critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to document, analyze and resolve infra issues affecting availability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers.
• Perform risk analysis and availability calculations for infrastructure.
• Influence design requirements to meet AWS product needs.
• Collaborate with vendors and regulators to ensure compliance.
• Test and validate installation and performance of critical systems.

Skills

Data center design

MEPS infrastructure

Risk analysis

Vendor collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Description

Are you an engineer with a passion for data center design and looking for a challenge to chart your own course? If so, we are looking for you to help us make history.

AWS data centers are the foundation upon which our software and services operates to meet the growing demands of our customers. This role provides the opportunity to collaborate with business development, design engineers, data center operations professionals, external vendors and consultants, and other cross-functional teams to assess and select colocation facilities that meet our business requirements.

You will be able to showcase your in-depth understanding of data center design, engineering, and operations of infrastructure common to data centers, telecommunications facilities and other critical environment infrastructure.

You will work directly with internal business teams and with colocation vendors to identify, document, and resolve any operational/design deficiencies which could impact a site’s capability or availability.

You will have opportunities to influence standards for data center products, build and improve processes, and to guide the direction of our colocation data center portfolio on a global scale. So, if you are a strong leader with solid data center mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural (MEPS) infrastructure design engineering experience, Amazon will present a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment that is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional rewarding opportunity for you.

You will be responsible for the following:

Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers, legacy facility upgrades, and general capital endeavors.

Perform risk analysis and availability calculations for vendor owned and operated collocation data center’s infrastructure to determine fit-for-use/fit-for-service.

Influence AWS’ design and specification requirements to meet our business needs for AWS colocation products.

Investigate and document root-cause failure analysis associated with infrastructure and equipment failures.

Work with vendors and local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and codes.

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and commissioning teams to properly test and validate the installation, operation, and performance of critical electrical/mechanical/fire suppression/controls systems/structural systems.

Support Operations, data scientists and other business partners to determine utilization, efficiency, and performance analysis on critical systems.

Travel to Data Center sites as required - International & Domestic (up to 50%)

Key job responsibilities

Diriger les évaluations de sites selon les normes établies par AWS pour les centres de données de colocalisation et les installations de communication dans la région.

Examiner les conceptions d’infrastructure critique du fournisseur et effectuer des analyses de risques et des calculs de disponibilité pour l’infrastructure du centre de données de colocalisation détenu et exploité par le fournisseur afin de déterminer l’adéquation à l’utilisation ou au service en fonction des services d’infonuagique et de réseaux d’AWS.

Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers and telecommunications facilities within the region.

Reviews vendor critical infrastructure designs and perform risk analysis and availability calculations for vendor owned and operated collocation data center’s infrastructure to determine fit-for-use/fit-for-service for AWS cloud compute and networking services.

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
• Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering or Architectural License
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN, AB, Calgary - 95,200.00 - 159,000.00 CAD annually