Architect, Data Center Engineering

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.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply

chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.

You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest

standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at

the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive

culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services is seeking an Architect to become part of a global

engineering team, responsible for the implementation and technical evaluation of

our designs and the continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center

footprint.

Engineers at Amazon: Work to design resilient, cost effective systems. Are

responsible for achieving a world-class uptime for our customers. They justify

and communicate the technical decisions we make to Senior Management and work

hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. They

drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on.

They have hands on Architectural design and field experience and have an

understanding of the critical controls needs for a data center. As we grow, we

are structuring our team to own more of our engineering in house. At Amazon,

teamwork is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be

able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work.

As an Architect at Amazon, you will be working with other internal groups as

well as external groups including utilities, manufacturers, vendors, and

contractors.

As an Architect in this role, you will work with the Principals and

Architectural teams to drive the standardization of designs across the global

region in production data centers and resolve open technical issues in the

Architectural space. You will participate in the research and development of new

technologies and designs applicable to our products or services. Relied on as a

subject matter expert in the Architectural field, you write technical

documentation for such projects.

Your tasks include conceiving, initiating and leading projects with widespread

impact on infrastructure design, innovation and implementation. You will achieve

this by breaking down complex problems into straightforward and actionable

solutions. This will be achieved by working with internal teams to understand

user requirements and challenges as well as collaborating with teams or

individuals from other disciplines, cultures and countries. You will 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.

Part of the role will also include the review and approval of critical equipment

submittals including vendor Witness Tests, provide technical support on global

Large Scale Events (LSE’s), including participation on deep dives,

investigations and recommendations on mitigation plans. You will also be

expected to maintain and host Architectural technical forums to provide a

collaborative environment for development of data center Architectural systems.

As well as provide support and mentorship for the whole of the DCC engineering

community, all while having fun and offering creative, out of the box solutions.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and implement Architectural systems for data centers, collaborating

with electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, Telecommunications and other

disciplines.

• BIM (Revit) experience

• Support continuous improvement through data analysis and system optimization

• Conceives, initiates, and leads 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.

• Development of strategic solutions, which meet or exceed our quality

requirements and fall within our 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.

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted

cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —

that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies

trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred

qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates

to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,

or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the

expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of

our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,

there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led

affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our

differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, inspire us to never stop

embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s

Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and

other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded

professional. Basic Qualifications: - Knowledge of Microsoft Office including

Outlook, Word, and Excel

- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical

facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil

and gas facilities

- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of

data center equipment and facilities

- Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

- 4+ years of design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance

experience Preferred Qualifications: - Professional Engineer License

- Experience with 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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis

of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our

customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or

adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the

interview or onboarding process, please visit

https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations

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information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please

contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package

will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). 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

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USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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

USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually