Colocation Data Center Electrical Engineer - Regional

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Colo Regional Engineer to assess and improve colo data center facilities in the U.S. region. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, safety, and cost-effective design for mission-critical infrastructure.

The role emphasizes design engineering, site audits, and coordination with vendors, with opportunities to influence standards and improve efficiency across global data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering in mission-critical facilities including data centers.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments against data center standards and evaluate colo facilities.
• Review vendor infrastructure designs and perform risk and availability analyses.
• Review designs for new data centers in the region.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis for site/equipment failures.
• Support operational issues with training and SOP reviews.
• Own designs for data center upgrades to improve availability and efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure reliability.
• Lead audits and participate in construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Construction drawings

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Colo Regional Engineer to assess and improve colo data center facilities in the U.S. region. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, safety, and cost-effective design for mission-critical infrastructure.

The role emphasizes design engineering, site audits, and coordination with vendors, with opportunities to influence standards and improve efficiency across global data centers.