Architectural BIM Designer, DC Design Engineering

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Design and document the Architectural systems of data centers, utilizing Revit to create and maintain BIM models.
• Prepare and develop detailed Architectural Revit models.
• Develop and publish construction documentation for Architectural building system designs in a fast-paced environment to meet scheduled deliverables.
• Create and maintain regional and global template documents, including Revit Families and Detail Components.
• Update and modify existing models, studies and construction documents as required.
• Influence data center design documents for: exterior envelope design; interior architecture; furniture, finishes, and equipment; site and civil planning; space planning; life safety; structural systems; and building code compliance.
• Produce and maintain Architectural drawing sets for our fleet of data centers.
• Collaborate across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs.
• Engage in design discussions, review feedback from peers and collaborators, and adjust designs to ensure our data center solutions meet the highest standards of efficiency and quality.
• Participate in design coordination meetings with other trades for clash detection and resolution.
• Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
• Assist in information exchange processes between internal and external customers in a Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Record and report of key metrics to management.
• Travel to data center sites for engineering evaluations and surveys as required.
• Be positive and always offer creative, out-of-the-box solutions.
• Have fun and work hard!

Requirements

Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
5+ years of Architectural design experience on mission critical facilities
4+ years of experience using Revit for producing Architectural BIM models and construction drawings
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers
• Familiarity with the BIMForum LOD Specification, as well as applying Lean principles to design modeling and drawing production
• Experience designing within the full lifecycle of a building, from concept to permit, construction, and occupancy
• Experience in multi-discipline collaboration on AutoDesk BIM 360, Construction Cloud, and/or Forma