Data Center Project Architect: Lead Prototypical DC Designs

Amazon; Berwick, Northern (Columbia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a DC Project Architect in Herndon, VA to lead design for Amazon DC facilities. You will guide prototypical DC designs, coordinate with engineers, and drive cost-efficient, secure, and reliable infrastructure.

You will collaborate with Architects, Engineers, and Designers to solve large-scale challenges, mentor teams, and travel up to 25% for site assessments and reviews.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers.
• 4+ years of technical specialist, design and architecture experience.
• NCARB recognized architecture license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data center design experience

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

NCARB license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a DC Project Architect in Herndon, VA to lead design for Amazon DC facilities. You will guide prototypical DC designs, coordinate with engineers, and drive cost-efficient, secure, and reliable infrastructure.

You will collaborate with Architects, Engineers, and Designers to solve large-scale challenges, mentor teams, and travel up to 25% for site assessments and reviews.