Rack Layout Designer, DC Design Engineering
DESCRIPTION:
Are you an experienced Rack Layout designer with a passion for BIM/CAD? Are you a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex projects within a team environment? If this is you, we want YOU on our team!
You will be a part of a highly creative and efficient rack layout design team, tasked with designing challenging and complex projects with innovative solutions for Amazon owned data center facilities. You will produce and deliver our internal data center design packages to our various stakeholders and customers, support business-critical BIM/CAD-database processes using our internal tools, and support design and template development for continued improvement efforts.
Amazon's Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are known for our speed to market and reliability. We are part of the US team responsible for the design and operation of critical industry leading Data Center facilities throughout North & South America. Our Design Team is on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for being a diverse and upbeat team that is changing the face of Cloud Computing. We continue to grow and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. Amazon's work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. At Amazon we do highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.
Key job responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will include planning, creating and updating server room design packages for AWS Data Centers. Design packages depict planned rack locations, cooling and power sources, cages, mantraps, and other equipment within a server room. You must be able to work independently and work within a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks. This includes working with internal groups as well as external teams. Your duties will include:
• Manage and create design of data center white space which includes rack layout, hot/cold containment, network infrastructure, branch circuit distribution, power requirements, cable pathway, and projected build phases.
• Preparing highly detailed and accurate Revit 3D models and 2D AutoCAD drawings of server rooms showing all equipment, racks, cabling, power, cooling, and spatial details
• Publishing rack layout design documentation in a fast-paced environment to meet deliverable deadlines
• Participate in project coordination meetings, and clearly communicate any necessary or recommended updates to project scheduling
About the team
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.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Calipatria, CA, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5+ years of design/engineering of producing construction drawings for mission critical facilities.
• 4+ years consistent Revit and AutoCAD experience
• Practical knowledge and understanding of Data Center designs such as rack placement, power and cooling, raised floors, containment, security.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).
• Experience directly related to Data Center design and construction.
• Experience with creating LISP and Dynamo scripting.
• Experience in BMS/EPMS control systems.
• Experience driving a team to implement new BIM tools, procedures, best practices.
• Meets/exceeds Amazon's Leadership Principles requirements for this role.
• Meets/exceeds Amazon's Functional/Technical depth and complexity for this role.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $77,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
