Full Job Description
AWS is looking for a results-oriented individual to join the AWS water infrastructure team. In this role, you will execute projects related to water based cooling system infrastructure with assistance from internal teams including construction, operations, engineering, environmental, and project commissioning teams.
You will work with outside engineering consultants and general contractors, water treatment and sampling vendors and local water and wastewater utilities on feasibility and design work that ensures our infrastructure projects meet regulatory standards and a high bar for operational efficiency, reliability, and safety at the lowest possible cost. You will deliver water sustainability projects for AWS Infrastructure in US East regions, as you execute on the delivery of multiple water infrastructure development projects, monitor operational efficiency metrics, and build in system resiliency after project hand-off to regional operations teams.
You will also be the central point of contact for all issues pertaining to water and wastewater treatment and disinfection systems and for managing healthy relationships with our utility partners. If you have strong mechanical or chemistry background and an understanding of water-cooled infrastructure in building operations, are interested in innovation and sustainability in the water sector, and understand the feasibility of construction under various designs, you are a probably a good fit! Key job responsibilities The Water Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for the following: Engineer, implement and monitor water treatment/operations projects and identify optimal design criteria for scaling projects to full-scale deployment across different regions in North America.
Work with internal teams to troubleshoot problems and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA) for design and fleet deployed water systems. Work with local water utilities to understand and coordinate site utility requirements, site inspections and compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements. Work with Operations to monitor water consumption and develop resiliency plans for water supply sources Deliver projects that directly support water sustainability goals Oversee support and testing/validation of systems during installation, operation, and maintenance of water treatment equipment and associated mechanical system. Interface with internal engineering, operations, real estate and environmental health and safety and legal teams to develop and implement solutions in rural areas that often lack adequate available water and wastewater infrastructure. -Overseeing maintenance, reliability and compliance of on-site water treatment and disinfection systems. Up to 20% travel as needed for project execution where authorized.
Key job responsibilities
The Water Projects Engineer will be responsible for the following:
Manage the planning, design, and execution of water and wastewater infrastructure projects that support water delivery to data centers
Negotiate the terms and oversee the execution of utility system contracts and connection agreements related to domestic, fire, and cooling water supply and wastewater infrastructure
Engineer, design, and monitor water treatment/operations projects and identify optimal design criteria for scaling projects to full-scale deployment across different regions in North America
Manage projects that directly support water sustainability goals
Work with internal teams to troubleshoot problems and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA) for design and fleet deployed water systems
Work with local water utilities to understand and coordinate site utility requirements, site inspections and compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes
Track and manage reliability and maintenance of water systems, as well as the resiliency of sources of water supply required for data center cooling
Work with Operations to monitor water consumption and develop resiliency plans for water supply sources
Oversee support and testing/validation of systems during installation, operation, and maintenance of water treatment equipment and associated mechanical system.
Interface with internal engineering, operations, real estate and environmental health and safety and legal teams to develop and implement solutions in rural areas that often lack adequate available water and wastewater infrastructure.
Oversee maintenance, reliability and compliance of on-site water treatment and disinfection systems.
Up to 20% travel as needed for project execution where authorized.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Civil Environmental Engineering
7+ years of project-related experience working with local or state government agencies, utilities, site development due diligence and/or permitting entities.
Experience reading and interpreting schematic engineering and construction drawings and equipment specifications and able to carry design concepts from exploration and development through deployment and scalable implementation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of direct experience with the construction, operation, or maintenance of water treatment equipment fleet management.
Advanced degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental/Civil Engineering.
Experience with fast track design/build projects and or multiple significant upgrade projects
Analytical mindset that can identify gaps in requirements during project development, predict performance, and have the ability to provide recommendations on a short notice and with limited information.
Knowledge of water and wastewater regulations in California and Pacific Northwest
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
