Graduate Data Centre Project Engineer, DCCD CPI
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Centre Capacity Delivery (DCCD) is offering an exciting
opportunity for recent graduates to join our Graduate Data Centre Project Engineer (GDCPE)
program, designed to develop your skills and expertise in all aspects of Datacentre construction
delivery and operations.
The successful applicants will work to complete a two-year rotational curriculum, shadowing AWS
field experts and receive coaching and on-the-job training to ensure you succeed in your role. The
ultimate aim of the program will be to provide you with the understanding of AWS DCCD business,
its many facets of delivery and operations and enable you to explore where you want to take your
career with us as we continue to grow.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of either Frankfurt and Dublin offices.
Key job responsibilities
You’ll gain hands-on experience across various aspects of the Data Centre engineering environment,
working with the four pivotal teams, Construction, Commissioning, Critical Project Implementation
and Controls.
You will work across and travel between our live data centres, the AWS headquarters, and
construction sites as part of this program. You will interact with the deployment team as well as
supporting teams like Design Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to deliver this initiative.
Key activities and job duties will include:
Projects Delivery:
Collaborated with cross-functional teams on projects to solve day-to-day challenges and optimize
processes for maximum efficiency
Utilize data and analytics to monitor and improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) identifying
trends and inefficiencies.
Create reports and dashboards that provide visibility into project data and key performance
indicators.
Project Management:
Lead or contribute to key data centre delivery projects that drive capacity and demand while
improve operational performance.
Supporting site management in tracking progress, updating KPIs, and assisting with monthly
variations and change management.
Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to implement new solutions and process
improvements.
Leadership Development:
Participate in leadership and professional development opportunities, including mentoring from
senior leaders.
Take ownership of tasks and demonstrate leadership potential by proactively identifying and solving
problems.
A day in the life
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers 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.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree (or soon to be completed) in Construction, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong communicator with ability to present schedules and program matters to non- technical team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use data to drive decisions and willingness to be flexible and adapt to different roles and challenges during the program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academic projects, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Electrical engineering principles including switch gear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers and understanding mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or similar.
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Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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