ICT 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.

At AWS were revolutionizing the design of critical communications pathways spaces and cabling within our data centers. Were looking for innovative people who can continue raising the bar for our ICT design accelerating our time to market and who have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning.

Key job responsibilities
In this role youll work with engineers and managers company-wide to develop solutions for the physical layer. Your responsibilities will include developing pathway space and cabling designs along with specifications for construction and permitting. Additionally youll engage with industry suppliers and manufacturers to define product requirements and explore emerging technologies.

- Ensure timely delivery of scalable fiber optic & copper plant designs and specifications.
- Review and approve of ICT pathway cabling and equipment submittals.
- Identify and respond to risks and high-priority issues rapidly and effectively.
- Support new technology and design activities that improve infrastructure quality reduce cost and installation time.
- Travel 10-20% to review projects and coordinate with onsite personnel and contractors at AWS Data Centers.
- Have fun and offer creative out of the box solutions.

About the team
As an ICT Design Engineer you will be part of a global engineering team comprised of highly effective Architects Structural Civil Mechanical Electrical Security and Control Engineers.

- 5 years Information and Communications Technology (ICT) design experience in Mission Critical Environments
- 5years of developing design documentation (plans specifications etc.) for construction and/or permitting.
- 5 years of working experience with fiber optic components cabling and interconnect products technologies and standards
- Ability to prioritize & consistently deliver results in complex fast-paced environment
- Possess excellent communication skills attention to detail and maintain high quality standards

- BICSI RCDD Certification or internationally recognized equivalent (e.g. CDCDP DCDC etc.)
- Professional Engineering (PE) Electrical License
- Experience in AutoCAD or other Computer Aided Design Tools
- Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs while maintaining or improving quality reliability or maintainability
- Experience in communicating with users other technical teams and senior management to collect requirements describe features technical designs and strategy


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