Acoustical Design Engineer DC Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.


AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help. Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Do you dream of working in a role where your talent in Acoustic design can be used to innovate the nextgeneration data center design Do you want to expand your current knowledge of building systems while providing input from your previous experience Have you ever wondered what it is like to be able to influence construction on a global scale YES Then keep reading.

Our mechanical design team is growing to match an everexpanding need for data storage by our customers. Due to this growth we need a collaborative organized and innovative Acoustical Design Engineer (ADE) to executing acoustical studies. This project work will consist of overseeing and performing sound surveys acoustical modeling and mitigation design. This role will require you to apply your skills to collaborate and innovate new acoustical strategies and designs for AWS Projects. Additional duties include answering construction Requests for Information developing acoustical Scopes of Work and writing technical documents. In this role the ADE will work with a best in class group of engineers to produce construction documents for bidding and assist senior engineers with detailed project work.
As a subject matter expert you will ensure that contractors have the information they need to build our data centers the way we expect them to and that our operations teams are well equipped to operate and maintain them as needed to meet our goals. As part of this role you will work with internal and external stakeholders including design engineers construction commissioning operations vendors and other service providers. You will be part of a global team and you will be an integral part of our work to change the world through technology.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen.

Key job responsibilities
Manage acoustical studies of projects including surveys modelling and mitigation design.
Work with third party design vendors to review concept designs and designs in progress to ensure they meet established acoustic design standards local code requirements and any other requirements of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Be responsible for providing high quality acoustic engineering advice on a wide variety of projects globally while working with global engineering teams to achieve alignment of designs and design objectives.
Performing acoustical modelling on a variety of data centers and supporting infrastructure.
Innovating improvement of acoustic design standards and project approaches across the organization.
Coordinating with construction commissioning and risk management teams to answer requests for information and value engineering queries.
This position will require up to 25 travel.


A day in the life
Participate in project calls to collaborate with all stakeholders.
Review sound study documents.
Conduct sound modelling of projects.
Design mitigation strategies.
Develop internal acoustical evaluation methods and strategies.


About the team
Why AWS
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Bachelors degree in a field related to acoustics sound or an equivalent degree in a related field (engineering physics math etc..
Minimum of 3 years of experience in design engineering or the construction industry related to all aspects of acoustics including sound mitigation strategies for mechanical equipment.
Strong knowledge acoustics industry standards procedures and methodologies. Experience applying local codes requirements building industry standards procedures and methodologies.



Experience with processes of design review specification development of design standards and submittal review. Ability to read and understand construction documents for all trades (design drawings control diagrams specifications etc. including authoring white papers and technical documentation.
Experience directly related to construction of mission critical critical medical industrial construction oil and gas or largescale mechanical and power systems.
Experience using CadnaA/R Sound Plan or other acoustic modelling software. Development processes for codes and standards; acoustical technical committee participation. Performancebased alternatives to prescriptive acoustics and sound mitigation and design.
Advance knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems commissioning. Strong business analytics skills and written and verbal communication
Membership in Institute of Noise Control Engineering Acoustical Society of America or other industry certifications.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.