VDC Manager, DC Design Engineering

Are you an experienced Virtual Design and Construction Designer with a passion for BIM? 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 highly creative and efficient multi-discipline BIM design team, tasked with designing challenging and complex projects with innovative solutions for Amazon owned Data Center facilities. You will provide support to our central engineering team through the preparation of federated BIM models and BIM data. You will influence Data Center design documents with: multi-disciplinary coordination; clash detection and resolution, constructability reviews; building code compliance; design optimization. You will produce and maintain coordinated BIM for our fleet of Data Centers.

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 team responsible for the design and operation of critical industry leading Data Center facilities. 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.

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

Key job responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will include coordinating consolidated Templates insource and trades models of our Data Centers, and utilizing Revit and Navisworks to maintain our standards. You must be able to work independently and within a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks. This includes working with internal groups as well as external suppliers and consultants, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.

Your duties will include:

* Be self-motivated and work within the BIM Design group as well as within other teams.

* Update and modify existing models, studies and construction documents as required.

* Assist with creating, maintaining, and enforcing BIM templates and standards.

* Audit project deliverables and monitor quality.

* Lead design coordination meetings with other trades for clash detection and resolution.

* Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.

* Assist the project team with information exchange processes between internal and external customers.

* Provide coordination support for information requests during construction phases.

* Recording and reporting of key metrics to management.

* Travel to Data Center sites for engineering evaluations and surveys as required. On average: once or twice a year.

* Be positive and always offer creative, out of the box solutions.

* Have fun and work hard.

A day in the life

As a designer and VDC , you will collaborate across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs. Your work includes creating detailed models, drawings, specifications, prototypes, and updating managers and leaders of changes to the building design. You engage in design discussions, review feedback from peers and collaborators, and adjust designs to ensure our data center solutions meet the highest standards of efficiency and quality.

About the team

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 - 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.

* Diverse Experiences - Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. If your career path is non-traditional or just starting out, don't let it stop you.

* Work/Life Balance - We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.

* Inclusive Team Culture - At AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion, empowering us to be proud of our differences.

* Mentorship and Career Growth - We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. You'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you grow into a better-rounded professional.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

- 5+ year Experience in Design/Construction using Autodesk Revit to design and coordinate large, complex, or innovative projects

- 3+ year Experience with Navisworks

- Strong understanding of building systems and construction processes

- Experience with Autodesk Forma or ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud)

- Experience with clash detection and resolution using BIM tools

Preferred qualifications

- Experience with Dynamo scripting and BIM automation workflows

- Knowledge of data center design and MEP systems

- Familiarity with construction documentation standards

- Experience in creation of 4D scheduling and 5D cost models

- Experience developing and adapting automation tools and AI-driven solutions for AEC workflows

- Proficiency in Python scripting for process automation and data analysis

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