ICT Design Engineering Lead — Americas

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Manager of ICT Design Engineering for the Americas to lead a team of engineers responsible for ICT infrastructure designs across AWS data centers.

You will own the Telecommunications Basis of Design and drive standardization across multiple programs, enabling scalable capacity for AI/ML workloads. The role requires 8+ years ICT design experience in mission critical environments, travel 20-30%, and collaboration with Networking, Construction, and Global

Qualifications

• 3+ years of managing technical teams with significant personnel management experience and examples of developing engineers and building successful teams experience
• Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
• Experience reading and editing construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications, etc.)
• Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling standards, testing equipment & troubleshooting methodologies
• Experience managing training programs or teams across multiple sites or regions
• Experience managing multiple development programs in parallel
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• 8+ years of experience in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) design in mission critical environments
• BICSI RCDD Certification or internationally recognized equivalent (e.g. CDCDP, DCDC, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a geographically distributed team of ICT Design Engineers across junior to senior levels and multiple US locations, including actively supporting promotion paths and career growth.
• Own the Telecommunications Basis of Design (BOD) — the governing document defining ICT infrastructure standards across AWS's global data center design portfolio, covering telecommunications pathways, spaces, and building operations cabling. Production fiber design is owned by partner teams.
• Drive design standardization, quality, and innovation across 15+ active programs spanning Commercial, Colocation, and ADC build types, including next-generation data center architectures.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year ICT infrastructure strategy covering network evolution, volume roadmap, and capacity planning for emerging workloads including AI/ML and HPC environments.
• Ensure timely delivery of scalable pathway, space, and structured cabling designs and specifications for construction and permitting across all active programs.
• Coordinate with 8+ partner teams — including Networking, Pre-Construction, Construction Management, Controls, Security, and Global Network Deployment — to align ICT designs with broader building systems and deployment timelines.
• Establish and continuously improve operational processes including design intake management, documentation standards, and metrics reporting.
• Identify and respond to risks and high-priority design issues rapidly and effectively, escalating where appropriate.
• Represent AMER ICT Design Engineering in alignment with global peers and partners, contributing to worldwide design consistency.
• Travel 20–30% to review active projects, coordinate with on-site personnel and contractors, and participate in global offsites.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360)

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Manager of ICT Design Engineering for the Americas to lead a team of engineers responsible for ICT infrastructure designs across AWS data centers.

You will own the Telecommunications Basis of Design and drive standardization across multiple programs, enabling scalable capacity for AI/ML workloads. The role requires 8+ years ICT design experience in mission critical environments, travel 20-30%, and collaboration with Networking, Construction, and Global