MEP & Controls Standards Lead for Retail Innovation

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a multi-disciplinary Engineering Standards Program Manager to own MEP/R engineering design standards for building systems across prototypes and projects. You will bridge departments, drive cost reduction, and ensure quality controls while coordinating with 3P consultants and internal teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of refrigeration design, controls, and cross-functional collaboration to meet company criteria and targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, or Reliability Engineering.
• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems design, installation, and maintenance with focus on refrigeration design and controls.
• Experience with value engineering and cost reduction while maintaining quality standards.
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations, schedules, budgets, and scopes.
• Experience managing 3P engineering consultants.

Responsibilities

• Own MEP/R, FP engineering design standards.
• Establish and maintain standards with cross-functional partners, including basis of design (BOD) for technical disciplines to meet company criteria and cost targets.
• Manage equipment specifications and design coordination.
• Execute MEP/R cost reduction, energy conservation, and sustainability goals.
• Lead technical innovation initiatives for building systems and quality control.
• Cultivate relationships with 3P engineering consultants and manage production of engineering documents.
• Track consultant quality and cost, own relationships with MEP/R, Low Voltage, Structural, and Controls consultants, and manage commissioning standards.
• Conduct site inspections and facility audits. Provide technical expertise to Pre-Construction, Design, Construction, Facilities, and Operations teams.
• Support preventative maintenance SOPs and partner with Facilities to ensure systems align with established standards.
• Serve as SME for MEP/R and Controls topics.
• Work cross-functionally to share best practices, provide engineering solutions for site-specific designs, and review construction documents for accuracy and cost targets.
• Proven ability to efficiently plan and prioritize deliverables and resources across multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to make creative design recommendations and articulate technical justification to diverse stakeholders

Skills

Engineering experience

Building systems design

Refrigeration design

Controls design

Value engineering

Stakeholder management

3P engineering consultants

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, or Reliability Engineering

Job description

Amazon is seeking a multi-disciplinary Engineering Standards Program Manager to own MEP/R engineering design standards for building systems across prototypes and projects. You will bridge departments, drive cost reduction, and ensure quality controls while coordinating with 3P consultants and internal teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of refrigeration design, controls, and cross-functional collaboration to meet company criteria and targets.