Site Risk

Play a leading role in datacenter site selection and technical due diligence at Amazon. You will lead technical site due diligence projects, partnering with stakeholders across the AWS infrastructure organization, to shape the future of AWS’ infrastructure growth and investments.You will play a key role in site selection and site due diligence for new and existing AWS regions. You will scope the technical studies and analysis required to appropriately evaluate prospective datacenter sites, hire and oversee the work of engineering and technical consultancies, understand the inter‑relationships between technical disciplines, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and interpret the results of this analysis to make site acquisition, design, engineering, and technology recommendations. You will evaluate the impact of identified site risks and constraints on development costs and schedules.Key responsibilitiesGuiding the expansion of AWS infrastructure in new and existing regions by delivering technical site risk analysis and due diligence assessments.Owning infrastructure site selection and due diligence projects, applying standard approaches, templates, designs, and processes.Scoping, contracting, supervising, coordinating, and interpreting the results of engineering, environmental, and technical studies.Managing budgets, establishing schedules, escalating technical and project risks, and making trade‑offs based on business priorities.Owning the multidisciplinary preliminary design for our sites consistent with AWS design standards and technical specifications.About the teamAWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centres 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.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 with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.5+ years of technical program or project management experienceBachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experienceMultidisciplinary concept / preliminary design experienceBackground in civil engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, or similar technical disciplinesPreferred qualificationsExperience leading technical workstreams for infrastructure projectsLicensed professional engineer / Architect with accredited institute, or equivalent technical certificationMaster’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experienceAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.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, TX, Austin - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annuallyPosted :January 16, 2026 (Updated 1 day ago)J-18808-Ljbffr#J-18808-Ljbffr