Data Center Project Architect

About the role

AWS designs, builds, and operates Data Centers (DC) around the world and is a leader in worldwide cloud-computing infrastructure. Architects at AWS work to design resilient, cost effective DC facilities. Our team is responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers and drive to develop a fleet of buildings that emphasize security, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, while finding new ways to meet AWS’s growing demand.

Responsibilities

• Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
• Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural elements.
• Review and inform design RFPs.
• Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process.
• Cookordination with internal and external Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Cabling design engineers.
• EFFECTIVELY communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
• Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.
• Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability.
• Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer License
• 2+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
• NCARB recognized architecture license.
• 7+ years of design experience in commercial / industrial / other complex technical projects.
• 4+ years leading sub-consultants and project teams.
• Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC or equivalent, NFPA, & IFC.

Qualifications

• Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC, IFC, NFPA, and Unified Facility Criteria (UFC).
• Ability to travel internationally.

Benefits

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Schedule

Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%