Sr Acoustic Design Engineer DC Design 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.

Do you dream of working in a role where your talent with Sound Acoustics and nextgeneration data center design can be merged 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.

In this role you will influence all aspects of acoustics and sound mitigation for mechanical design construction operations and maintenance for our global fleet of data centers. You will work with internal and external teams to define design detail and document the various sound mitigation features that our facilities require using both prescriptive and performancebased design approaches. As an Owner you will strive to ensure the acoustic features of our buildings comply with local ordinances and will work with our due diligence teams to identify measure study and report on the local considerations around our data center sites. We expect you to contribute your expertise to the continual improvement of our acoustical design standards.

Primary responsibilities will be to perform and oversee projectrelated work such as building sound modeling paper writing and document review including coordination with public officials to establish basic site infrastructure requirements. The ability to coordinate acoustical mitigation requirements supporting utilities and equipment locations and to provide detailed construction specifications for all sound and acousticsrelated trades will be expected. You will typically be responsible for the preparation of prescriptive designs for building acoustics and mitigation systems. In some cases you will be expected to prepare or approve performancebased design elements as needed to support our goals. You will review all design disciplines to ensure they meet the site acoustic requirements described in our design standards. In some cases you will oversee and review this work and in other cases you will perform the work yourself.

As the teams 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 construction commissioning operations vendors and other service providers as well as local building officials. You will be part of a global team and you will be an integral part of our work to change the world through technology.


Key job responsibilities
Driving improvement of acoustic design standards and project approaches across the organization.
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 (AHJs).
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.
Coordinating with construction commissioning and risk management teams to answer requests for information and value engineering queries.
Be responsible for construction documents code compliance design and installation standards water supply evaluation and assessment testing inspections and submittal review. Meet with AHJs as needed to ensure approval of acoustical features.
This position will require up to 25 travel.


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 worldclass 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
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Bachelors degree in a field related to acoustics sound or an equivalent engineering degree in a related field with at least 5 years additional qualifying experience.
Cumulative 10 years of experience in design engineering or the construction industry related to all aspects of acoustics including sound mitigation strategies for mechanical equipment
3 Years of experience applying local codes International Code Council (ICC) requirements and other building industry standards procedures and methodologies. 3 years of experience with processes of design review specification development of design standards and submittal review.




Experience authoring white papers technical documentation training materials Code Modification Requests (CMRs) and Alternate Materials and Methods (AMM) proposals
Experience directly related to construction of mission critical critical medical industrial construction oil and gas or largescale mechanical and power systems.
Strong knowledge of ICC Codes and other acoustics industry standards procedures and methodologies.
Experience in the development processes for codes and standards; acoustical technical committee participation.
Experience with performancebased alternatives to prescriptive acoustics and sound mitigation and design.
Advance knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems commissioning.



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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/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.