Description

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance with the ability to successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment. For more information regarding security clearances please visit (

AWS 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 challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and are looking for talented people who want to help.

Role

Amazon's vision is to be the world's most customer‑centric company, and this role is key to that vision. As a Field Engineer you will lead projects to fit out our data centres to meet evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet. You will be the “go‑to” engineering resource for your region and bring subject‑matter expertise to diverse teams.

- Possess strong engineering judgement and can provide recommendations despite uncertainty.
- Are detail and data oriented.
- Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
- Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (Operations, Commissioning, Construction, Design).
- Are adaptable and willing to get into the field to see things up close.

Key Job Responsibilities

- Perform design and equipment submittal review for current Data Centres in your region.
- Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
- Directly support operational issues with ad‑hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment, and event support.
- Own design for existing data centre upgrades and design‑solutions that add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency.




- Interface with internal data centre design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
- Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
- Initiate and lead engineering audits including on‑site visits within Amazon’s leased/owned data centres; produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediation.
- Act as resident engineer during new construction projects; support construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Basic Qualifications

- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities including data centres, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.
- 4+ years of commissioning experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional Engineer license.
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region.
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production.
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE 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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information.

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📌 Critical Infrastructure Electrical Field Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Amazon Web Services (AWS)
📍 Melbourne