Sr ICT Colo Regional Engineer, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER (AWS)
Amazon, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Sr ICT Colo Regional Engineer, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER
Job ID: 3180331 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and everything from servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment to keep the cloud running. 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 across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
As an ICT Colo Regional Engineer you will be part of a global engineering team comprising Mechanical, Electrical, and Control Engineers. The ICT Colo Engineering Team is a fast‑growing, leading‑edge team rethinking the design for the critical communications pathways that connect the various pieces of hardware inside AWS data centers. We are looking for team members to innovate delivery of ICT components, support our speed to market, raise the bar, and continually learn.
In this role you will work directly with engineers and managers across the company to develop connectivity solutions for the physical layer; provide pathway and cabling designs and specifications for construction and permitting; and work with industry suppliers and manufacturers to develop product requirements and recommend new technologies.
Key Job Responsibilities
Ensure timely delivery of scalable fiber optic & copper plant designs and specifications.
Review and approve ICT pathway, cable, and equipment submittals.
Identify and respond to risks and high‑priority issues rapidly and effectively.
Support new technology and design activities that improve infrastructure quality, reduce cost and installation time.
Travel 20%+ to review projects and coordinate with onsite personnel and contractors at AWS data centers.
Basic Qualifications
6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities (e.g., data centers, power generation, oil & gas).
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
10+ years of ICT design experience in mission‑critical environments.
5+ years of experience with fiber optic components, cabling, and interconnect products, technologies, and standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.
Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully; and following all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 varies by location, and your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Salary Examples
USA, CA, Mountain View – $157,300.00 – $212,800.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta – $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin – $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Dallas – $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon – $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 USD annually
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and everything from servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment to keep the cloud running. 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 across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
As an ICT Colo Regional Engineer you will be part of a global engineering team comprising Mechanical, Electrical, and Control Engineers. The ICT Colo Engineering Team is a fast‑growing, leading‑edge team rethinking the design for the critical communications pathways that connect the various pieces of hardware inside AWS data centers. We are looking for team members to innovate delivery of ICT components, support our speed to market, raise the bar, and continually learn.
In this role you will work directly with engineers and managers across the company to develop connectivity solutions for the physical layer; provide pathway and cabling designs and specifications for construction and permitting; and work with industry suppliers and manufacturers to develop product requirements and recommend new technologies.
Key Job Responsibilities
Ensure timely delivery of scalable fiber optic & copper plant designs and specifications.
Review and approve ICT pathway, cable, and equipment submittals.
Identify and respond to risks and high‑priority issues rapidly and effectively.
Support new technology and design activities that improve infrastructure quality, reduce cost and installation time.
Travel 20%+ to review projects and coordinate with onsite personnel and contractors at AWS data centers.
Basic Qualifications
6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities (e.g., data centers, power generation, oil & gas).
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
10+ years of ICT design experience in mission‑critical environments.
5+ years of experience with fiber optic components, cabling, and interconnect products, technologies, and standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.
Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully; and following all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 varies by location, and your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Salary Examples
USA, CA, Mountain View – $157,300.00 – $212,800.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta – $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin – $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Dallas – $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon – $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 USD annually
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