ICT Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks an ICT Design Engineer to join a global engineering team driving the design of ICT pathways, spaces, and cabling in AWS data centers.

You will develop solutions for the physical layer and collaborate with architects, engineers, and managers company-wide to define product requirements and construction specifications. You will engage with suppliers to explore emerging technologies and help accelerate time to market while maintaining safety and security standards.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications require reading and editing construction documents
• Experience in engineering for mission critical facilities including data centers/power
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint)
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment
• Experience developing design documentation for construction and permitting
• Experience with fiber optic components, cabling, and interconnect products

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of scalable ICT fiber optic and copper plant designs and specifications
• Review and approve ICT pathway, cabling and equipment submittals
• Identify and respond to risks and high-priority issues rapidly
• Support new technology and design activities to improve quality, reduce cost and installation time
• Travel 10+% to review projects and coordinate with onsite personnel and contractors
• Have fun and offer creative, out-of-the-box solutions

Skills

Reading construction docs

Engineering in data centers

Fiber optic cabling

MS Office

Design documentation

Construction drawings interpretation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we are 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 are looking for talented people who want to help.

Description

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.

As an ICT Design Engineer, you will be part of a global engineering team, comprised of highly effective Architects, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Security, and Control Engineers.

At AWS, we are revolutionizing the design of critical communications pathways, spaces, and cabling within our data centers. We are looking for innovative people who can continue raising the bar for our ICT design, accelerating our time to market, and who have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning.

In this role, you’ll work with engineers and managers company-wide to develop solutions for the physical layer. Your responsibilities will include developing pathway, space, and cabling designs, along with specifications for construction and permitting. Additionally, you’ll engage with industry suppliers and manufacturers to define product requirements and explore emerging technologies.

This role offers a chance to apply and expand your expertise in a innovative and collaborative environment, where your contributions directly impact AWS and its customers. Join us in shaping the future of ICT design at AWS.

Key job responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of scalable fiber optic & copper plant designs and specifications.
• Review and approve of ICT pathway, cabling and equipment submittals.
• Identify and respond to risks and high-priority issues rapidly and effectively.
• Support new technology and design activities that improve infrastructure quality, reduce cost and installation time.
• Travel 10+% to review projects and coordinate with onsite personnel and contractors at AWS' Data Centers.
• Have fun and offer creative, out of the box solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience reading and editing construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications, etc.)
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
• Experience developing design documentation (plans, specifications, etc.) for construction and/or permitting.
• Experience with fiber optic components, cabling, and interconnect products, technologies, and standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite

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.

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.

USA, VA, Herndon - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Company

- Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10571041