ICT Engineer, Colo Regional Engineering - AMER

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. As an ICT Colo Regional Engineer, you will join a global engineering team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Control Engineers focused on rethinking the design of critical communications pathways that connect hardware inside AWS data centers. You will collaborate with engineers and managers across AWS to develop connectivity solutions for the physical layer, provide pathway and cabling designs for construction and permitting, and work with industry suppliers to develop product requirements and recommend new technologies.

We embrace diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups, leadership principles, and learning experiences like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of scalable fiber optic and 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 shorten installation time.
• Travel 40%+ to review projects and coordinate with onsite personnel and contractors at AWS data centers.

Requirements

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, power generation, or oil and gas).
• 4+ years of commissioning experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.
• Experience in commissioning mission-critical facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License.
• Experience with regional building codes and regulations.
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Ongoing learning experiences, mentorship, and career growth resources.

Pay

• USA, AZ, Tempe: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.
• USA, CA, Mountain View: $134,300 – $185,000 USD annually.
• USA, CO, Denver: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.
• USA, GA, Atlanta: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.
• USA, NC, Raleigh: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.
• USA, OH, Columbus: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.
• USA, TX, Austin: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.
• USA, TX, Dallas: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.
• USA, VA, Herndon: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.
• USA, WA, Seattle: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.