Electrical Colo Regional Engineer, Colocation Regional Engineering (CRE)

Role summary

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Amazon’s Electrical Colo Regional Engineer supports the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of electrical systems across colocation data centers in Australia. The role typically requires an electrical engineering degree or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of high-voltage and low-voltage systems, generators, UPS equipment, switchgear, protection systems, and data-center critical infrastructure. Candidates should understand electrical safety, engineering standards, regulatory compliance, commissioning processes, and contractor management. The position involves working with landlords, utilities, consultants, vendors, and internal data-center teams, while travelling between sites when required. Amazon expects practical problem-solving, clear communication, sound technical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

About the employer

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company founded in the United States. It operates online retail marketplaces, logistics networks, digital advertising services, entertainment platforms, consumer devices, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world’s largest cloud-computing providers. AWS relies on extensive data-center infrastructure, including highly resilient electrical, mechanical, networking, and security systems. Amazon employs people across engineering, operations, technology, corporate, and customer-facing roles in Australia and internationally. Its working environment is typically data-driven and focused on customer experience, operational excellence, innovation, and long-term infrastructure investment. Employees are generally expected to take ownership, work effectively across teams, use evidence when making decisions, and maintain high standards for safety, reliability, and performance.