Water Infrastructure Manager, AWS Water Team

Revolutionize Water Sustainability: Drive Innovative Infrastructure Solutions for Global Data Center Operations

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 Manager will be responsible for the following:
Manage the planning and execution of water and wastewater infrastructure projects that support water delivery to data centers
Negotiate the terms of general contractor contracts and oversee the execution of utility system construction projects related to domestic, fire, and cooling water supply and wastewater infrastructure
Identify optimal 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 utility infrastructure deployment
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 construction of water systems for data center cooling and operations
Work with Operations to commission water infrastructure systems for launch of data center operations
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.
Up to 30% travel as needed for project execution where authorized.

About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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Bachelors Degree in Construction Management/Civil/Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
5+ years of relevant experience negotiating contractual and commercial terms related to water and wastewater capacity and infrastructure development
5+ years of construction management or project/program management experience with skills to balance multiple priorities in a fast-scaling environment
5+ years of relevant experience working with water general contractors on the delivery of water infrastructure projects especially for industrial facilities and data centers

Advanced degree in Project Management/Construction Management/Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
8+ years of direct experience with the construction, operation, or maintenance of water treatment equipment fleet management
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 or skills in SQL or data analytics tools such as Tableau

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.