Sr. Architect, Data Center Engineering

About the role

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Architect to join a global engineering team responsible for the implementation and technical evaluation of designs and the continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint. The role involves designing resilient, cost-effective systems, ensuring world-class uptime for customers, driving continuous advancements and improvements, and owning more of our engineering in-house.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Architectural systems for data centers, collaborating with electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, telecommunications, and other disciplines.
• Support continuous improvement through data analysis and system optimization.
• Conceive, initiate, and lead projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design, innovation, and implementation.
• Decompose complex problems into straightforward and actionable solutions.
• Work with internal teams to understand user requirements and challenges.
• Collaborate with teams or individuals from other disciplines, cultures, and countries.
• Escalate issues as required and communicate clearly and effectively at the appropriate level of detail with people from a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds.
• Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications, white papers, schematics, and diagrams, and reports.
• Understand and safeguard implementation of the Architectural Basis of Design (BOD) with constant auditing.
• Drive standardization in the data center Architectural space.
• Develop strategic solutions that meet or exceed quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.
• Capture requirements and turn aspirational company or customer goals into well-defined, achievable, and testable specifications and solutions.
• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during innovation and research and development projects.
• Provide technical support on global Large Scale Events (LSE’s), including participation on deep dives, investigations, and recommendations on mitigation plans.
• Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
• Maintain and host technical Architectural forums to provide a collaborative environment for development of data center architectural systems.
• Provide support and mentorship for the whole of the Data Center Engineering community.
• Have fun and offer creative out-of-the-box solutions.

Requirements

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience.
• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
• 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 using one or more of the following technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, Creo, BIM360, SketchUp, KeyShot, etc.) to deliver high-quality models and designs.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, etc.).

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Technical proficiency in relevant software and tools.

Benefits

Amazon offers a competitive compensation package, including sign-on bonuses and equity incentives. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Parental leave.
• Discounts on Amazon products.
• Access to wellness programs.
• Retirement savings plans.