Job Description

DESCRIPTION Amazon’s Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of security, safety, space utilization, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are the global team responsible for the design of all Amazon owned sites. Our Engineers are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for being a diverse and upbeat team that is changing the face of Cloud Computing. We are seeking a Global Colocation Design Engineer with significant data centre experience to work alongside our Global Colocation Design Manager to drive resilience, standards, consistency and constant improvement in our colocation fleet of data centres globally. **This role can be based from any of our corporate offices in Europe or globally** In this role you will work with the wider global design engineering team to set clear, consistent standards for colocation capacity, such that these facilities deliver the same resilience and AWS operated data centres whilst delivering cost effective capacity. You will work directly our colocation engineering teams in APAC, EMEA and the Americas, and leverage global relationships with our colocation partners to deliver against these standards. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain consistent colocation design standards to drive equivalent resilience in colocation data centres to AWS owned sites. - Support the deployment of new AWS products in colocation data centres in a consistent way. - Input into global design standards and generational data centre template designs. - Work with regional colo engineering teams to review and accept proposed changes to the site specific infrastructure against our data centre standards. - Work with our global colocation partners to drive consistent standard solutions to expedite review processes and drive cost efficiency. - Drive key global colocation initiatives. - Documentation, release and management of design guides, standards, specifications and procedures. - Up to 15% international travel. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering - 5+ years of experience in colocation data centres - Detailed knowledge of critical data centre equipment (Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers, Power Feeders, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units, UPS, CRAH, CRAC). - Experience of end to end project delivery - Demonstrable experience of defining system-level architecture, performance, and equipment requirements, conceptual designs and project documentation - Ability to develop new concepts through exploration, design, testing and into deployment/mass production. Proven track record in creating and releasing high quality, consistent documentation for processes, standards and procedures. - Experience in developing and presenting business case analysis to senior leadership. - Demonstrable experience in Continuous Improvement methodologies, practices. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering - Chartered or Professional Engineer (PE). - Experience of working with large global data centre providers in multiple regions globally. - Knowledge of local building codes and safety regulations in multiple jurisdictions - Large infrastructure project experience. - Vendor management experience - Sustainable design experience. - Excellent communication skills Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial +44 800 086 9884 (tel:+448000869884). If calling from Ireland, please dial +353 1800 851 489 (tel:+3531800851489).