Data Center Project Architect, DC Design Engineering

Amazon; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Center Project Architect to join their dynamic design team in San Francisco. This role involves leading innovative designs for data centers, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will collaborate with a diverse group of engineers and specialists to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on architectural excellence, you will drive projects from conception to completion, making a significant impact on the future of cloud infrastructure. If you are passionate about design and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of design experience in commercial or industrial projects.
• 2+ years of Data Center or Mission Critical facility design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead designs for Amazon Data Centers in the Americas Region.
• Manage external design consultants through the design and construction process.

Skills

Architectural Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Construction Knowledge

Education

NCARB recognized architecture license

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job ID: 2846057 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Data Center Project Architect to join its design team in San Francisco, CA.

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.

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.

As a DC Project Architect at AWS, you will lead designs for Amazon DCs in our Americas Region and impact other projects around the world. As a DC Project Architect, you will be part of a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects, Engineers, and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo. As a subject matter expert, you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical DC facilities, provide technical guidance, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for architectural design requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
2. Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural elements.
3. Review and inform design RFPs.
4. Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process.
5. Coordinate with internal and external Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Cabling design engineers.
6. Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
7. Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
8. 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.
9. Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. NCARB recognized architecture license.
2. 7+ years of design experience in commercial/industrial/other complex technical projects.
3. 2+ years of Data Center or Mission Critical facility design experience.
4. 4+ years leading sub-consultants and project teams.
5. Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC or equivalent, NFPA, & IFC.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
2. Experience designing projects to comply with ICD/ICS 705 accreditation requirements and Unified Facility Criteria (UFC).