Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Technology

Sr.Architect,DataCenterEngineering

$136–185k Herndon, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Sr. Architect, Data Center Engineering at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Data Center Engineering, Architectural Design, Infrastructure Design. Design resilient systems. Design cost effective systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve world-class uptime; Meet quality requirements; Exceed quality requirements; Meet budgetary requirements

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Break down complex problems; Create straightforward solutions; Create actionable solutions; Decompose complex problems; Resolve open technical issues; Investigations; Mitigation plans

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

6+ years data center design experience, 4+ years industrial engineering, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Knowledge of critical data center equipment, Experience researching new designs, 4+ years project management experience, Experience using AutoCAD, Experience using Rhino, Experience using Revit, Experience using SolidWorks, Experience using CREO, Experience using BIM360, Experience using SketchUp, Experience using KeyShot, Experience with CAD software

Nice to Have

Professional Engineering License, Architectural License, Knowledge of building codes, Experience carrying design concepts through development, Experience reading construction drawings, Experience interpreting construction drawings, Experience creating construction drawings, Experience reading specifications, Experience interpreting specifications, Experience creating specifications, Experience reading submittal documents, Experience interpreting submittal documents, Experience creating submittal documents

What You'll Do.

Design resilient systems

Design cost effective systems

Achieve world-class uptime

Justify technical decisions

Communicate technical decisions

Drive continuous advancements

Drive continuous improvements

Own designs to completion

Work with internal groups

Work with external groups

Drive standardization of designs

Resolve open technical issues

Participate in research

Develop new technologies

Write technical documentation

Break down complex problems

Create straightforward solutions

Create actionable solutions

Understand user requirements

Understand user challenges

Collaborate with teams

Collaborate with individuals

Communicate effectively

Review equipment submittals

Approve equipment submittals

Provide technical support

Participate in deep dives

Conduct investigations

Recommend mitigation plans

Maintain technical forums

Host technical forums

Provide collaborative environment

Offer creative solutions

Offer out of the box solutions

Design Architectural systems

Implement Architectural systems

Collaborate with electrical disciplines

Collaborate with mechanical disciplines

Collaborate with civil disciplines

Collaborate with structural disciplines

Collaborate with Telecommunications disciplines

Support continuous improvement

Decompose complex problems

Work with internal teams

Understand user requirements

Understand user challenges

Collaborate with other disciplines

Collaborate with other cultures

Collaborate with other countries

Escalate issues as required

Communicate clearly and effectively

Produce design specifications

Safeguard implementation of BOD

Audit BOD implementation

Drive standardization

Develop strategic solutions

Meet quality requirements

Exceed quality requirements

Meet budgetary requirements

Turn goals into specifications

Turn goals into solutions

Provide technical support for RFIs

Provide technical support during R&D

Provide technical support on LSEs

Work on concurrent projects

Work in multiple regions

Maintain Architectural forums

Host Architectural forums

Provide collaborative environment

Provide support for DCC community

Provide mentorship for DCC community

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Global engineering team; Internal groups; External groups; Utilities; Manufacturers; Vendors; Contractors; Other disciplines; Other cultures; Other countries

Communication Scope

Communicate technical decisions; Communicate clearly; Communicate effectively; Technical documentation; White papers; Schematics; Diagrams; Reports

Process & Methodology

Project management, Project lead, RFQ process, RFP process, Budget development, Facilitating meetings

Full Job Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Amazon Web Services is seeking Senior Architect to become part of a global engineering team, responsible for the implementation and technical evaluation of our designs and the continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint. Engineers at Amazon: Work to design resilient, cost effective systems. Are responsible for achieving a world-class uptime for our customers. They justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Senior Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. They drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on. They have hands on Architectural design and field experience and have an understanding of the critical controls needs for a data center. As we grow, we are structuring our team to own more of our engineering in house. At Amazon, teamwork is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As an

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