Site Risk

Overview Job ID: | Amazon Data Services, Inc. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The team keeps the cloud running by supporting data centers and all servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment to ensure customers have continual access to innovation. We handle complex supply chain challenges and seek talented individuals ready to contribute. Key Responsibilities Play a leading role in datacenter site selection and technical due diligence at Amazon. Lead technical site due diligence projects, partnering with stakeholders across the AWS infrastructure organization to shape future infrastructure growth and investments. Lead site selection and due diligence for new and existing AWS regions. Scope technical studies and analysis required to evaluate prospective datacenter sites. Hire and oversee engineering and technical consultancies. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and interpret analysis results for site acquisition, design, engineering, and technology recommendations. Evaluate the impact of identified site risks and constraints on development costs and schedules. Drive alignment across teams with competing priorities and advocate for technical risk management. Key job responsibilities include: Guiding AWS infrastructure expansion 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 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 preliminary design for sites consistent with AWS design standards and technical specifications, assessing diverse considerations and making technical and business recommendations. Basic Qualifications 5+ years of technical program or project management experience. Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience. Multidisciplinary concept/preliminary design experience. Background in civil engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, or similar technical disciplines. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading technical workstreams for infrastructure projects. Licensed professional engineer/Architect with accredited institute, or equivalent technical certification. Master's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience. Compensation Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Equal Opportunity Statement Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr