BIM Designer - MEP, DC Design Engineering
About the role
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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.
We are looking for an Electrical BIM Designer with Telecommunication and Security experience. You will be a part of highly creative and efficient MEP BIM team, tasked with designing challenging and complex projects with innovative solutions for Amazon owned Data Center facilities. You will provide support to our Central Engineering Team through the preparation of Electrical, telecom and Security BIM models, construction documents and leveraging BIM data. You will influence Data Center design documents for: One-lines, Switchgear, UPS, Panelboards, Transformers, Power, Lighting, Lighting Control Systems, Grounding, Fire Alarm systems, Short Circuit and Arc Flash analysis, Cable tray and Cable pathways for Ethernet and Fiber systems. You will produce, maintain and publish permit Electrical Engineering drawing sets for our fleet of Data Centers.
Amazon's Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are part of the US team responsible for the design and operation of critical industry leading Data Center facilities throughout North & South America. Our Design Team is on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers.
Key job responsibilities
- Design the electrical, Telecom, and Security systems of Data Centers
- Utilize Revit to create and maintain BIM models
- Work with support and guidance within a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks
- Work with internal groups as well as external suppliers and consultants
- Be self-motivated and work within the MEP group as well as within other teams
- Support in preparing and developing detailed Revit models of Electrical, Telecom and Security building systems
- Develop and publish construction documentation for Electrical/Telecom and Security building systems designs in a fast-paced environment to meet scheduled deliverables
- Assist with creating and maintaining BIM templates and enforce BIM standards
- Review consultants Security and ICT models
- Ensure Information Models meet AWS standards and are following the Exchange Information Requirements (EIR)
- Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations
- Assist the project team with information exchange processes between internal and external customers
- Record and report key metrics to management
- Be positive and always offer creative, out of the box solutions
A day in the life
As a BIM Designer, you will collaborate across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs. Your work includes creating detailed models, drawings, specification, prototypes, and updating managers and leaders of changes to the building design. You 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.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers
- 3+ years of design/engineering of producing construction drawings for mission critical facilities
- 2+ years consistent Revit and AutoCAD experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans)
- EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
Pay
- USA, TX, Austin - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, VA, Herndon - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually