Electrical Colocation Regional Engineer, Colo Regional Engineering

Amazon - Milan, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Milan, MI

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About the position

The Electrical Colocation Regional Engineer at AWS is responsible for driving Mechanical/Electrical Engineering services and overseeing the construction and implementation of enterprise data centers. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure that data centers meet quality and performance standards while supporting the expansion of AWS's global infrastructure. The engineer will act as a representative for the Data Center Field Engineering Team, assisting in site selection, planning, and evaluating mechanical/electrical systems to meet evolving customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with colo vendors to review the design for new Data Centers, ensuring compliance with AWS expectations.
• Act as resident engineer during new colo construction projects, supporting construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Troubleshoot site/equipment failures and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to create Corrective Action (CA) documentation.
• Provide technical support for existing data center upgrades and design solutions to improve capacity and efficiency.
• Interface with operating partners and various teams to promote standards for consistency and reliability in services.
• Initiate and lead engineering site audits within leased or colo data centers, producing reports with risk assessments and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Cumulative 4+ years of experience with industrial or commercial engineering.

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years of experience related to data center design and understanding of critical equipment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment/design related to data centers.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for the region.
• Direct experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission-critical facilities, especially data centers.
• Experience as a resident engineer or hands-on design consultant.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Inclusive team culture
• Work-life balance initiatives