Construction Engineer, Just Walk Out Services , JWOS Construction Engineering

Description

Just Walk Out Services is a new kind of shopping experience with no lines and no checkout—you just grab and go! Our checkout-free shopping experience is made possible by our Just Walk Out (JWO) Technology, which automatically detects when products are taken from, or returned to the shelves, and keeps track of them in a cart. When you’re done shopping, you can just leave the store. Check it out at justwalkout.com. Designed and custom-built by Amazonians, JWO uses a variety of technologies including computer vision, sensor fusion, and advanced machine learning, innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth’s most customer-centric company and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art and impacts the daily lives of our customers.

Just Walk Out Services is seeking a “JWO Construction Engineer” leveraging their knowledge of both the construction process, and the Just Walk Out Technology (JWOT) to assist our 3P customers with integrating the JWOT into their physical space. The JWO Construction Engineer’s primary role is to educate, validate and audit by providing consolidated and centralized requirements/documents for all 3P customers. The JWO Construction Engineer intentionally trains and develops Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) that bridge the gap between the JWOT and an embedded construction industry. As a member of the Professional Services Organization, you will drive the processes, procedures and programs to consulting our customers as they constructed and launch JWO enabled stores. Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats, and work effectively in a highly collaborative, start-up environment as we develop this new class of customer experiences at Earth’s most customer-centric company.
You are the right person for this job if you have a strong end user focus and a passion for producing high-quality work. Our ideal candidate is insanely talented, super detail-oriented, working back from core customer needs. You must be a self-starter, creative, and a critical thinker with a curiosity and drive for learning. You must demonstrate the ability to efficiently plan and prioritize all deliverables and resources across multiple projects and working groups spanning design and technology. This position requires you manage contributor expectations, schedules, budgets, assets and scopes—because organization and attention to detail are in your DNA. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners. You will make decisions and find solutions quickly and with confidence, and not expect someone else to show you the right way forward. You are the right person for this position if you take ownership of your work, display a great deal of initiative, possess common sense, sound judgment, and a sense of humor.



Key job responsibilities
• Be a construction subject matter expert (SME) on new Technology driven projects representing organizational requirements.
• Single point of contact (SPOC) for Construction related topics with 3P JWO customers, providing guidance prior to, and during construction.
• Evaluate site feasibility including coordinating utility and technology requirements with 3P customers
• Provide typical preconstruction consulting services for 3P customers
• Build and maintain a Project Execution Plans for all 3P construction projects.
• Review and mark-up 3P customer construction drawings
• Assist 3P customers with Inspection related milestone checklists driven by JWO Tech.
• Manage projects and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners.
• Establish effective relationships along with an understanding of municipalities and permit processes.
• Lead meetings, produce minutes, and strive for a collaborative team environment.


A day in the life
A Construction Engineer bridges JWO's technical requirements with customer implementation. They review site documentation, consult on construction needs, and coordinate across teams to ensure stores support Just Walk Out technology. CEs validate critical elements and network infrastructure. Through remote consultations, they guide customers from design to site readiness. CEs also drive innovation, developing new solutions to streamline construction processes, such as standardized mounting systems or efficient MDF configurations. They contribute to scaling initiatives by creating automated design validation tools and comprehensive construction guidebooks for various store formats. This blend of technical expertise and innovation enables smooth, efficient JWO implementations.

About the team
As part of the AWS Solutions organization, we have a vision to provide business applications, leveraging Amazon’s unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers’ businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges. We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon’s real-world experience to build opinionated, turnkey solutions. Where customers prefer to buy over build, we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use.

Basic Qualifications

- 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
- Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)
- Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in negotiating commercial contracts (master agreements / work letters)
- Familiarity with business process documentation, improvement, and operational excellence
- Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,500/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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.