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Posted 16 July, 2026

Data Center Regional Engineer - Electrical, Colo Regional Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 00aad6cdc34f1200

Job Description

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. Role As an Electrical Colo Regional Engineer, you will be providing full life-cycle support to Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the ‘go to’ engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject matter expertise and engage with diverse teams. You will lead projects to fit out the data centers we support to meet ever‑evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet to hyper‑scale. Ideal Candidate Possess strong engineering judgment and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty. Are detail and data oriented. Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants. Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Commissioning, Construction and Design). Be inclined to get into the field to see things up close. Key job responsibilities Work with colo vendors to review the design for new Data Centers in your region, including design input, submittal review and incorporating AWS products to ensure the design is meeting AWS expectations. Act as resident engineer during new colo construction projects. Support construction, commissioning, and handover. 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 essential equipment, and event support. Provide technical support to the design for existing data center upgrades and design solutions, which add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency. Supporting operating partners to lead, review, and approve designs for existing co‑location (colo) data center upgrades which improve availability/efficiency. Interface with operating partners, data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered by operating partners. Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions. Initiate and lead engineering site audits within leased or colo data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediation. A day in the life Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. 4+ 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. Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities. Experience in commissioning. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer License. Experience with building codes and regulations for your region. Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production. Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents. 4+ years of commissioning experience. 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, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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