Regional Electrical Engineer, Data Centers

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services New Zealand Limited seeks an Electrical Colo Regional Engineer in Auckland to lead data-center projects from design through commissioning. You will review designs, provide technical guidance, and work with multiple teams to ensure uptime, capacity and efficiency across colo sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years in mission critical facilities, experience in commissioning, and strong project and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required with 4+ years in mission critical facilities.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment.
• Experience in commissioning and managing engineering projects and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Review colo designs with vendors for new Data Centers in the region, ensuring AWS alignment.
• Act as resident engineer during colo construction projects, supporting commissioning and handover.
• Troubleshoot and perform Root Cause Analysis; document corrective actions.
• Provide technical design support for upgrades to improve capacity, availability, and efficiency.
• Lead site audits and produce risk reports with mitigation recommendations.
• Coordinate with operating partners, design teams, server hardware, and safety teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Industrial engineering

Data center experience

Commissioning

Project management

Design review

Stakeholder collaboration

Field engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services New Zealand Limited seeks an Electrical Colo Regional Engineer in Auckland to lead data-center projects from design through commissioning. You will review designs, provide technical guidance, and work with multiple teams to ensure uptime, capacity and efficiency across colo sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years in mission critical facilities, experience in commissioning, and strong project and stakeholder management skills.