Data Center Design Manager, Data Center Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Center Design Manager to influence and oversee the design and construction of data centers globally. This role emphasizes project leadership, technical expertise, and strategic collaboration to drive innovation in cloud infrastructure design. The successful candidate will have a strong background in engineering, along with proven project management experience focused on mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in design projects, particularly commercial or industrial.
• Strong knowledge of safety and building standards.
• Capacity to manage complex program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse project teams for global data center designs.
• Ensure quality and efficiency in design and construction processes.
• Oversee equipment qualification and compliance with technical standards.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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Description

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.

Description

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.

Do you dream of working in a role where your project management expertise and technical leadership can shape the future of cloud computing infrastructure? Are you passionate about leading complex technical projects that require both strategic thinking and hands-on problem-solving? Have you ever wondered what it's like to influence the design and construction of next-generation data centers on a global scale? YES! Then keep reading....

In this role, you will serve as a Data Center Design Manager, influencing all aspects of data center design, construction, and equipment qualification. You will work with internal and external teams to define, design, and implement complex infrastructure projects that power AWS's global presence. As an owner, you will ensure our facilities meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and efficiency while driving innovation in our design and construction processes.

Primary responsibilities will include leading project teams of discipline leads to deliver quality and globally consistent data center designs globally within schedule and cost constraints while maintaining a high level of quality and leading the equipment qualification process. You'll develop and maintain scalable mechanisms to integrate diverse teams, ensuring all power and cooling equipment undergoes proper qualification testing. The ability to coordinate across architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines while managing relationships with material suppliers and contractors will be essential.

As a technical leader, you will ensure that contractors have the information they need to build our data centers to AWS standards, and that our operations teams are well-equipped to maintain them effectively. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including design teams, construction managers, commissioning agents, operations personnel, vendors, and local building officials. You will be part of a global team transforming how cloud infrastructure is designed and delivered.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver data center designs within schedule and cost constraints
• Oversee the complete equipment qualification process, ensuring alignment across various teams and adherence to technical, operational, safety, quality, reliability, and business requirements on a global scale
• Develop and sustain a scalable mechanism to seamlessly integrate diverse teams and ensure that all power and cooling equipment undergo the required qualification tests
• Collaborate with architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines, as well as material suppliers, to deliver high-quality designs that support favorable business outcomes
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, operations teams, and external consultants
• Drive innovation in design and construction processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Create and maintain global best practice documentation
• Oversee project metrics related to schedule, cost, and quality
• Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%. International travel may be needed.
  
  

About The Team

The Data Center Design Engineering team at Amazon Web Services consists of Architects, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Fire Protection and Controls Engineers working to design the next generation of Data Centers. The team is committed to achieving a world-class uptime for our customers and strives to develop a fleet of buildings emphasizing security, safety, and efficiency, while finding new ways to meet our growing demand. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make directly to AWS leadership and work hard to drive continuous advancements in our designs. As an integral member of the team, you will have the opportunity to directly impact our business and create positive change.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Arch, or related field
• 6+ years of design experience in commercial / industrial / other complex technical projects
• 5+ years of mission-critical facility design or technical program management experience. 3+ years of project management experience, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering or Architectural License
• 10+ years of data center design, construction, or operations experience
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers, develop basic business case financial projections and create performance metrics
  
  

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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A3009941

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Management

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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