Description

　　Amazon.com is looking for best in class Fiber Engineers to help build one of the world’s largest and most complex networks. With Amazon Web Services (http://aws.amazon.com), our goal is to become “The Infrastructure Platform” to the world. Our customers demand the highest quality and reliability for their services. As we expand at a tremendous rate it is our responsibility to maintain that quality and reliability. We look for innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand, while driving complex issues to resolution. Amazon Web Services is looking for a highly motivated, technically savvy Fiber Engineer to help develop and scale one of the world’s largest and most complex networks.

　　The ideal candidate will possess a technical background with a strong working knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and should also have a demonstrated ability to create processes, create drawings, scopes of work and other necessary technical documentation. He/She should have demonstrated ability to think logically about technical challenges, with the ability to break down and resolve issues independently. As well as:

　　Experience working in GIS Systems

　　Understanding of Underground Construction Techniques

　　Understanding of Inside Plant Cabling and Routing Construction Vendors

　　Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time

　　Ability to work across multiple time zones

　　Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, strong project management and time management skills. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment is essential. This is an amazing opportunity in terms of responsibility, interesting challenges and high visibility and look forward to talking to you.

　　Willing to travel 10% of the time

　　Key job responsibilities

　　As a Fiber Engineer, you will have the exciting opportunity to help create processes, design fiber solutions, and maintain records surrounding our fiber optic infrastructure. You will

　　Interface with internal (Data Center Engineering, Business Developers, Deployment Engineers) and external stakeholders (Engineering Firms, Construction Vendors)

　　Create Engineering Documents, Single Line Drawings and Cable Routing Schematics.

　　Ingest and Audit GIS data for completeness and accuracy

　　Implement projects across multiple stakeholders

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Denver, CO, USA | Herndon, VA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　BS or MS degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in an IT-related field.

　　2+ years experience working in GIS Systems.

　　3+ years experience in project/program management with a proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels.

　　3+ years of outside/inside plant engineering experience.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience in GIS (Geographic Information System)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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,300/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.