Regional Data Center Design Leader

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Regional Design Manager to join its design team. You will lead data center design across the Americas, collaborating with Architects, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical teams and external partners to ensure robust, scalable facilities.

You will drive design delivery, establish procedures, mentor engineers, and travel up to 25% for site assessments. AWS offers a fast-paced, inclusive culture with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in project management or management consulting including handling multiple ongoing projects
• Experience in life cycle design projects from design strategy through execution

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver data center designs across Americas on time and within budget.
• Influence internal stakeholders and address program-wide design changes.
• Manage escalations from the design team with procurement, construction and external consultants.
• Effectively communicate with AWS Leadership and track metrics related to schedule, cost, and quality.
• Think creatively to reduce contract change orders while maintaining quality.
• Drive speed, quality, and standardization by reducing rework and automating hand-offs.
• Create global best practice documentation and facilitate sharing across the globe.
• Motivate others to achieve impeccable quality in a growth and deadline-driven environment.
• Travel for site assessments and meetings; anticipated travel up to 25%; some international travel may be needed.

Skills

5+ years of industrial or commercial工程

Project management experience

Life cycle design experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering or Architectural License

Tools

Construction drawings interpretation

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Regional Design Manager to join its design team. You will lead data center design across the Americas, collaborating with Architects, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical teams and external partners to ensure robust, scalable facilities.

You will drive design delivery, establish procedures, mentor engineers, and travel up to 25% for site assessments. AWS offers a fast-paced, inclusive culture with opportunities for growth.