Structural BIM Designer DCDE Design Services

Are you an experienced Structural Designer with a passion for BIM Are you a creative smart and driven individual that enjoys working on complex projects within a team environment If this is you we want YOU on our team!

You will be a part of highly innovative and efficient multidiscipline BIM design team tasked with designing challenging and complex projects with innovative solutions for Amazonowned data center facilities. You will provide support to our Design Engineering Team through the preparation of Structural BIM models and BIM data. You will influence data center design documents for: structural systems exterior envelope design; site & civil planning; material lifecycle and sustainability; seismic considerations; and building code compliance. You will produce and maintain Structural drawing sets for our fleet of data centers.

Amazons data centers are industryleading 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 industryleading data center facilities throughout North & South America. Our Design Team is on the forefront of creating the most innovative products and delivering them 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. Amazons work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. At Amazon we 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 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.

Key job responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will include designing the Structural systems for our data centers and utilizing Revit to create and maintain BIM models. You must be able to work independently with occasional guidance and work 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:
Being selfmotivated to work within the BIM Design group as well as within other teams.
Preparing and developing detailed Structural Revit models.
Developing & publishing construction documentation for Structural building system designs in a fastpaced environment to meet scheduled deliverables.
Updating and modifying existing models studies and construction documents.
Assisting with the creation and maintenance of BIM templates and enforcing BIM standards.
Participating in design coordination meetings with other trades for clash detection and resolution.
Working on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
Assisting the project team with information exchange processes between internal and external customers.
Providing coordination support for information requests during construction phases.
Recording and reporting of key metrics to management.
Traveling to data center sites for engineering evaluations and surveys as required. On average: once or twice a year.
Being positive and always offering creative out of the box solutions.
Having fun and working hard!


A day in the life
As a designer you will collaborate across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs. Your work includes creating detailed models drawings specification 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
Within the AWS Data Center Community the Data Center Design Engineering team is a dynamic and collaborative group of architects engineers and designers dedicated to revolutionizing data center infrastructure. We pride ourselves on our expertise in designing building and optimizing stateoftheart data center solutions. Together we strive for highest level of quality efficiency reliability and sustainability in data center operations.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats 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 of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance
We value worklife 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. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

5 years of Structural design experience on mission critical facilities.
4 years using Revit for producing Structural BIM and construction drawings.
Practical knowledge and understanding of building codes and safety regulations.

Bachelors degree in Structural Design or Engineering.
Experience directly related to data center design and construction.
Experience with developing Revit Family content.
Familiarity with the BIMForum LOD Specification plus AIA and NBIMS standards and best practices for BIM collaboration.
Experience observing construction familiar with construction technology familiar with construction practices.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.