Senior Data Center Design Leader — Global Projects

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Sr. Regional Design Manager to join its global design team.

You will lead project teams of discipline leads to deliver high-quality, globally consistent data center designs across regions, with responsibility for budget, schedule, and design excellence. This role requires coordinating with operations, consultants, AHJs, and procurement, traveling up to 25% for site assessments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
• 6+ years in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver global DC designs within budget and schedule.
• Influence internal stakeholders and external consultants on design changes.
• Manage escalations and multi-disciplinary design decisions.
• Oversee design development, permitting, and implementation lifecycle.
• Track schedule, cost, and quality metrics throughout projects.
• Create global best practice documentation and share insights.
• Travel for site assessments and design meetings (up to 25%).

Skills

Data center design

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

Construction drawings

Submittal documents

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Sr. Regional Design Manager to join its global design team.

You will lead project teams of discipline leads to deliver high-quality, globally consistent data center designs across regions, with responsibility for budget, schedule, and design excellence. This role requires coordinating with operations, consultants, AHJs, and procurement, traveling up to 25% for site assessments.