Data Center Project Architect, Design Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuously innovating.
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Data Center Project Architect, Design Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We're the people who keep the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to innovation.

As a Data Center Project Architect in Design Engineering, you will:

  • Work with design and engineering professionals on concepts and build projects
  • Manage a portfolio of data center designs and features
  • Develop and maintain Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural/civil/structural elements
  • Create architectural/civil/structural design RFPs
  • Manage external architectural/civil/structural design consultants
  • Coordinate with internal and external MEP design engineers
  • Lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, schedule, and consistency
  • Work on multiple data center build and capital improvement projects simultaneously
  • Travel for site assessments, consultant selection, internal design meetings, construction review, and interface with various stakeholders (up to 25% travel)
  • Perform and present business case analysis

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 across AWS to help deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

AWS values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive team culture. We encourage applications from candidates with non-traditional career paths or alternative experiences. You'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you develop as a professional.

We also value work-life harmony, offering flexible work hours and arrangements to support success both at work and at home.

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Responsibilities For Data Center Project Architect, Design Engineering

  • Manage a portfolio of data center designs and features
  • Develop and maintain Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications
  • Create architectural/civil/structural design RFPs
  • Manage external design consultants
  • Coordinate with internal and external MEP design engineers
  • Lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, schedule, and consistency
  • Work on multiple data center projects simultaneously
  • Travel for site assessments and stakeholder interactions (up to 25%)
  • Perform and present business case analysis

Requirements For Data Center Project Architect, Design Engineering

  • Accredited Architecture degree
  • 8+ years of Industrial Facilities experience
  • 3+ years of experience in design of mission critical facilities
  • Working experience with MEP engineering consultants
  • Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards across the APAC region
  • Ability to travel internationally to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously

Benefits For Data Center Project Architect, Design Engineering

  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development resources
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Inclusive culture
  • Work-life harmony

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