Senior MEP Design Standards Lead

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

Job summary

Amazon in Seattle is seeking a multi-disciplinary Engineering Standards Program Manager to own MEP/R design standards for prototypes and construction projects. You will bridge the design teams and operations, translating complex requirements into clear standards while navigating ambiguity in a high-visibility environment.

The role emphasizes cost management, energy conservation, and collaboration with 3P consultants, vendors, and internal partners.

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 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

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Cost reduction

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit/BIM resources

Building systems design software

Job description

Amazon in Seattle is seeking a multi-disciplinary Engineering Standards Program Manager to own MEP/R design standards for prototypes and construction projects. You will bridge the design teams and operations, translating complex requirements into clear standards while navigating ambiguity in a high-visibility environment.

The role emphasizes cost management, energy conservation, and collaboration with 3P consultants, vendors, and internal partners.