Data Center Project Architect, DC Design Engineering

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.
• Efectively 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.

Requirements

• 4+ years of project management or project lead work including RFQ/RFP process, selecting engineering teams, developing budgets, coordinating multiple consultant teams and facilitating meetings experience.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.
• 3+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.), or 3+ years of data center engineering experience.
• NCARB recognized architecture license.
• 7+ years of design experience in commercial / industrial / other complex technical projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
• 3+ years of large scale Data Center facility design experience.
• Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC, IFC, NFPA, and Unified Facility Criteria (UFC).
• Experience designing projects to comply with ICD/ICS 705 accreditation requirements.
• Vendor and consultant management skills.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Skills

• Ability to think creatively and outside the box.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with project management tools and processes.
• Understanding of building codes and regulations.
• Experience with data center design and engineering.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.