Data Center Field Mechanical Engineer - Critical Infra

Amazon Data Services, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an AWS Critical Infrastructure Engineer to provide full lifecycle support to AWS data centers from design inception through upgrades and maintenance.

You will troubleshoot, perform RCA, and create CA documentation; support operations with training and SOP reviews; lead data center upgrade concepts; coordinate with operations, design, and construction teams; and guide audits and new construction turnover.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering judgement and ability to provide recommendations despite uncertainty.
• Detail- and data-oriented approach.
• Experience solving problems with engineered solutions.
• Experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
• Ability to build trust with stakeholders across Operations, Design, Construction, and Product Management.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
• Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment, and event support.
• Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions, which add capacity, improve availability, increase efficiency and sustainability.
• Interface with internal data center operations team, data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
• Develop innovative solutions for AWS's data centers.
• Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
• Initiate and lead engineering audits including on-site visits within Amazon's data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations.
• Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Skills

Engineering judgement

Data-driven

Problem solving

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an AWS Critical Infrastructure Engineer to provide full lifecycle support to AWS data centers from design inception through upgrades and maintenance.

You will troubleshoot, perform RCA, and create CA documentation; support operations with training and SOP reviews; lead data center upgrade concepts; coordinate with operations, design, and construction teams; and guide audits and new construction turnover.