Sr. global strategy engineer, global engineering strategy

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. The Global Engineering Strategy team (GES) is looking for a results-oriented, inventive senior data center engineer to drive front end engineering and design strategy for new owned and leased site developments. You will lead the engineering due diligence efforts for new and expanding regions, site master planning, and overall site design strategy, while maintaining the highest performance standards and utilizing innovation to reduce budgets and increase efficiency. You will will sit within the Design Engineering team of the broader Data Center Engineering (DCE) organization. You will work with our Real Estate, Risk and Resiliency, Power, Water, Fiber, Environmental, Pre-Construction and related partner teams on global design strategy implementation. You will assist in data center site selection, review of due diligence reports, lead site planning and development and play a pivotal role in the delivery of data center designs. Our Global Strategy Engineers: o Are strong leaders who can prioritize well, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. o Provide creative engineering balanced with high quality and customer focus. o Work as part of a team to accomplish our goals. o Perform technical design engineering diligence for global regions. o Thrive in a fast-paced environment. o Lead project teams through ambiguity. o Understand the best practices for data center project delivery. o Have extensive experience within the arena of domestic and international data center delivery. The Senior Global Strategy Engineer responsibilities include: o Collaborating with internal stakeholders during the due diligence phase to oversee the process and ensure design requirements are considered. o Collaborating with internal teams to gather data to ensure pre-requisites for start of design stage are met. o Leading the predesign phase, managing internal partners and your external vendor consultants, ensuring design ready deliverables are completed and handed over for successful design execution. o Rollout strategy of new data center design types and intercepts that impact site master plans and design strategy. o Provide engineering design decisions to the partner teams for strategic planning and region selection. o Collaborate with other DCE teams developing new data center infrastructure products, and design execution team disciplines such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering and architects to assess how our various design types, BOD and products can be deployed for a certain site development project. o Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions. o Escalate issues as required and communicate clearly and effectively at the appropriate level of detail with people from a wide range of technical abilities, backgrounds and levels of leadership. Travel will occasionally be necessary but shouldn’t be more than 25%. International support will be part of the job. About the team o Why AWS o Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. o Diverse Experiences o Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. o Work/Life Balance o We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. o Inclusive Team Culture o Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and Amaze Con conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. o Mentorship and Career Growth o We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Professional Engineering or Architectural License - Knowledge of continuously operating redundant electrical systems, cooling systems, air flow containment systems, and building management systems - Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production - Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD& D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at . USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually