Job Description

DESCRIPTION As part of Amazon’s Climate Pledge to reach net zero carbon by 2040, AWS is committed to reducing carbon emissions across our infrastructure, and we are seeking a Senior Sustainability Engineer to drive carbon reduction in the design of our Data Centers across our rapidly expanding APAC portfolio. As a Mechanical Sustainability Engineer, you will work closely with the AWS Sustainability team and the Global Design Engineering team to reduce carbon intensity in current and future AWS data centers. You will create mechanisms to identify opportunities for carbon reduction and track their success. You will liaise with the Public Policy and Sustainability teams on upcoming legislation and initiatives. Our standard data center solutions are adapted to the many geographies in which we operate and our building materials, structures and equipment are adapted to that local environment, the materials available and the construction techniques and competencies in that market. This provides the potential for regulatory nuances on a building by building basis. What we offer: A dynamic, fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. What will you be doing? At Amazon you will be responsible for working on multi-million-dollar designs that support our array of businesses and wide variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Our engineers have hands on practical mechanical sustainability experience across the project lifecycle from concept design through construction, to commissioning and handover. You will be relied on as a subject matter expert in the mechanical/HVAC sustainability field. At Amazon we highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development. As a Mechanical Sustainability Engineer at Amazon you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including utilities, manufacturers, vendors, consultants and contractors. Amazon has a global presence and up to 25% travel will be expected as part of this role. Projects will be throughout the region and a degree of international travel and support will be necessary. About the team: The Data Center Design Engineering team at Amazon Web Services consists of Architects, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Fire Protection and Controls Engineers working to design the next generation of Data Centres. The team is committed to achieving a world-class uptime for our customers and strives to develop a fleet of buildings emphasizing security, safety, and efficiency, while finding new ways to meet our growing demand. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make directly to AWS leadership and work hard to drive continuous advancements in our designs. As an integral member of the team, you will have the opportunity to directly impact our business and create positive change. You are responsible for: - Understanding the overall design and functionality of AWS data centers globally - Creating and modifying existing designs to meet sustainability goals - Owning the tracking of carbon for projects within your region -including working directly with our construction team and equipment suppliers to identify opportunities for carbon reduction (with our scale we are able to drive the design of our equipment) - Identifying project/region specific opportunities to reduce carbon on specific builds - Identify areas for improvement and compliance for Global Warming Potential (GWP). - Propose and develop carbon reduction initiatives to implemented globally across the AWS fleet. - Owning sustainability certifications for builds in your region as mandated by building permit requirements or AWS policies. - Develop process to align with the Data Centre Carbon Neutral Pact, among other initiatives - Supporting our public policy teams in engaging with local authorities on sustainability issues. - Producing clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications, white papers, and reports - Initiating and driving to completion, sustainability initiatives for our future generations of data center designs. - Being positive and always offer creative, out of the box solutions - Having fun and working hard! BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/HVAC/Building Services engineering or sustainability, or equivalent experience - LEED AP, BREEAM AP or other recognised Sustainability accreditation - 5+ years of practical engineering experience - Strong mechanical/HVAC knowledge - Refrigeration gas and GWP expertise - Practical experience in obtaining, managing, and analyzing carbon data - Ability to optimize building design to reduce carbon footprint through passive design - Experience leading sustainable building programs - Ability to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods - An ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce carbon with minimum impact on cost, quality, reliability, or maintainability. - The ability to perform complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions and present the justification to management in a high-level review. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 4+ years of data center specific experience with enphasis on mechanical design - Knowledge on carbon technologies, such as Direct Air Capture - Master’s Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Policy or related field - Experience with design and specification of renewable energy projects - Practical experience of completing LEED and/or BREAM certifications/GreenMark/Green Star, WELL, NABERS, ISCA - Knowledge of mechanical cooling/refrigeration equipment and systems related to data centers. - Knowledge of basic statistics, scripting languages or data analytics (python, R, SAS, MATLAB or similar software) 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. 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