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Sr. Global Strategy Engineer, Global Engineering Strategy

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Austin, TX, United States


Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that keep our customers’ cloud running. Global Engineering Strategy

The Global Engineering Strategy team (GES) is looking for a results‑oriented, inventive senior data center engineer to drive the development, implementation, and delivery of enterprise data center strategies through AWS infrastructure builds that meet strict quality and performance levels worldwide. Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal stakeholders during due diligence to oversee the process and ensure design requirements are considered. Gather data to ensure prerequisites for the start of the design phase are met. Lead the pre‑design phase and ensure design‑ready deliverables are handed over to the design team. Analyze major intercepts’ impact on site plans and strategy. Work with the Energy Team and International Utilities to understand HV/MV substation design and assess risk and impacts on our builds. Provide engineering design decisions to the planning team for strategic planning and region selection. Collaborate with other disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and architecture to assess product deployment in each region. Manage concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions. Escalate issues as required and communicate clearly and effectively at the appropriate level with people from a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds. Travel will occasionally be necessary but shouldn’t be more than 25%. International support will be part of the job. Traits of Global Strategy Engineers

Strong leaders who prioritize well, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. Provide creative engineering balanced with high quality and customer focus. Work effectively as part of a team to accomplish goals. Perform technical design engineering due diligence for global regions. Thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Understand best practices for service‑oriented product delivery. Have extensive experience in domestic and international data center delivery. Basic Qualifications

6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience. 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities such as data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities. Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment. Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities. Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineering or Architectural License. Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region. Experience carrying design concepts from exploration through development to deployment or mass production. Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents. EEO Statement

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 with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; 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, such as the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, manage stress, and work safely and respectfully with others. All qualified applicants will be considered under the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Benefits & Compensation

Base salary range: $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 annually (varies by location). USA, OH, Columbus USA, TX, Austin USA, VA, Herndon USA, WA, Seattle Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Basic Life & AD&DD insurance, EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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