Lead ICT Design Engineer, ICT Infra Engineering

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,800 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A multinational technology company located in Austin, Texas is seeking an ICT Design Engineer to work on innovative designs for data centers. The role involves developing specifications for construction and cabling while collaborating with a global engineering team. Candidates should have a strong background in ICT design with a focus on fiber optics and cabling technologies. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of ICT design experience in mission-critical environments.
• 5+ years of working experience with fiber optic components and cabling.
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering for mission-critical facilities.
• Knowledge of reading and creating construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of scalable fiber optic and copper plant designs.
• Review ICT pathway and equipment submittals effectively.
• Identify and respond to risks and issues quickly.
• Support new technology that improves infrastructure quality.
• Travel 20+% for project reviews and coordination.

Skills

Fiber optic components knowledge

Cabling technologies

Construction drawing interpretation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving creativity

Education

BICSI RCDD Certification or equivalent

Professional Engineer License (preferred)

Job description

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.

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're revolutionizing the design of critical communications pathways, spaces, and cabling within our data centers. We're 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 20+% 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 in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• 2+ years Information and Communications Technology (ICT) design experience in Mission Critical Environments
• 5+ years of working experience with fiber optic components, cabling, and interconnect products, technologies, and standards
• BICSI RCDD Certification or internationally recognized equivalent (e.g. CDCDP, DCDC, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License
• Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

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 .

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