Refrigeration Standards Lead for Innovative Retail Systems

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Refrigeration Engineering Standards Program Manager role located in Seattle focuses on owning refrigeration design standards for prototypes and ongoing construction projects. You will act as a bridge between the department and the broader organization, translating complex requirements into clear, actionable guidelines for various building types and systems.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, innovation, cost reduction, energy conservation, and quality control, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, or Reliability Engineering, or 6+ years refrigeration industry experience.
• 6+ years refrigeration industry experience.
• Strong 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 refrigeration 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 refrigeration 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 and Controls consultants.
• 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 Refrigeration 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

Building systems design

Refrigeration design

Controls

Value engineering

Cost reduction

Stakeholder management

3P consultants management

Revit

BIM

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Amazon Refrigeration Engineering Standards Program Manager role located in Seattle focuses on owning refrigeration design standards for prototypes and ongoing construction projects. You will act as a bridge between the department and the broader organization, translating complex requirements into clear, actionable guidelines for various building types and systems.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, innovation, cost reduction, energy conservation, and quality control, with