Senior Data Center Project Architect

4 weeks ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States Amazon Full time
About the Role

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Center Project Architect to join its design team in Herndon, Virginia. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing resilient, cost-effective Data Centers (DC) facilities that meet the highest standards for safety and security.

As a Senior DC Project Architect, you will lead designs for Amazon Data Centers in our Americas Region and impact other projects around the world. You will be part of a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects, Engineers, and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities:

  • Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
  • Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural elements.
  • Review and inform design RFPs.
  • Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process.
  • Coordinate with internal and external Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Cabling design engineers.
  • Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
  • Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
  • Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability.
  • Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.

About the Team

AWS is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

What We Offer

  • A diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • A culture that values work-life harmony.
  • Endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.

Basic Qualifications

  • NCARB recognized architecture license.
  • 10+ years of design experience in commercial / industrial / other complex technical projects.
  • 3+ years of Data Center or Mission Critical facility design experience.
  • 5+ years leading sub-consultants and project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC or equivalent.
  • Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
  • Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC, IFC, NFPA, and Unified Facility Criteria (UFC).
  • Experience designing projects to comply with ICD/ICS 705 accreditation requirements.
  • Ability to travel internationally.


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