Job ID: 3113824 | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited
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.
Do you dream of working in a role where your project management expertise and technical leadership can shape the future of cloud computing infrastructure? Are you passionate about leading complex technical projects that require both strategic thinking and hands‑on problem‑solving? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to influence the design and construction of next‑generation data centers on a global scale? YES! Then keep reading…
In this role, you will serve as a Data Center Design Manager, influencing all aspects of data center design, construction, and equipment qualification. You will work with internal and external teams to define, design, and implement complex infrastructure projects that power AWS’s global presence. As an owner, you will ensure our facilities meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and efficiency while driving innovation in our design and construction processes.
Primary responsibilities will include leading project teams of discipline leads to deliver quality and globally consistent data center designs globally within schedule and cost constraints while maintaining a high level of quality and leading the equipment qualification process. You will develop and maintain scalable mechanisms to integrate diverse teams, ensuring all power and cooling equipment undergoes proper qualification testing. The ability to coordinate across architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines while managing relationships with material suppliers and contractors will be essential.
As a technical leader, you will ensure that contractors have the information they need to build our data centers to AWS standards, and that our operations teams are well‑equipped to maintain them effectively. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including design teams, construction managers, commissioning agents, operations personnel, vendors, and local building officials. You will be part of a global team transforming how cloud infrastructure is designed and delivered.
Key Job Responsibilities
* Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver data center designs within schedule and cost constraints
* Oversee the complete equipment qualification process, ensuring alignment across various teams and adherence to technical, operational, safety, quality, reliability, and business requirements on a global scale
* Develop and sustain a scalable mechanism to seamlessly integrate diverse teams and ensure that all power and cooling equipment undergo the required qualification tests
* Collaborate with architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines, as well as material suppliers, to deliver high‑quality designs that support favorable business outcomes
* Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, operations teams, and external consultants
* Drive innovation in design and construction processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency
* Create and maintain global best practice documentation
* Oversee project metrics related to schedule, cost, and quality
* Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%. International travel may be needed.
About the Team
The Data Center Design Engineering team at Amazon Web Services consists of Architects, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Fire Protection and Controls Engineers working to design the next generation of Data Centers. The team is committed to achieving a world‑class uptime for our customers and strives to develop a fleet of buildings emphasizing security, safety, and efficiency, while finding new ways to meet our growing demand. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make directly to AWS leadership and work hard to drive continuous advancements in our designs. As an integral member of the team, you will have the opportunity to directly impact our business and create positive change.
* Why AWS – Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating.
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Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
* Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
* Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
* Experience in commissioning
Preferred Qualifications
* Professional Engineer License
* Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
* Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
* Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
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