Architectural BIM Designer, DC Design Engineering

Are you an experienced Architectural Designer who's passionate about BIM and eager to embrace the future of design? We're looking for a creative, driven professional who combines architectural expertise with Innovative technology. If you're excited about using AI-enhanced design tools, Autodesk Construction Cloud platforms, and sustainable building practices to transform complex projects, we want to hear from you.
Our team is pushing boundaries by integrating advanced BIM workflows with sustainable design solutions, and we need someone who's naturally curious and ready to learn. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation meets practical design, and you're ready to help shape the future of sustainable architecture, then YOU belong 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 Architectural and Structural BIM models and leveraging BIM data. You will influence Data Center design documents for: exterior envelope design, interior architecture; furniture, finishes, and equipment, site planning, space planning, life safety, structural systems, building code compliance. You will produce and maintain Architectural drawing sets for our fleet of Data Centers.
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 designing the Architectural systems of 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 self-motivated to work within the BIM Design group, as well as within other teams.
• Create and manage Master Architectural Model files while ensuring precise coordination and alignment with MEP, Structural, and other discipline models
• Preparing and developing detailed Architectural Revit models & documentation.
• Communicating with internal & supporting external vendors to ensure the design documentation is compliant and code requirements for specific project regions has been incorporated into the design.
• Preparing and developing masterplan site layouts to ensure the efficient design of future Data Center sites
• Reviewing models developed by external vendors to ensure compliance with BIM standards.
• Identifying potential design improvements & efficiencies to existing designs in conjunction with other disciplines
• Developing & publishing construction documentation for Architectural building system designs in a fast-paced environment to meet scheduled deliverables.
• Updating and modifying existing models, studies and construction documents as required.
• Assist with creating and maintaining BIM templates and enforce BIM standards.
• Develop standardized architectural details and custom solutions that align with company standards and project requirements
• Participate in 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.
• Guide internal teams and external partners on Common Data Environment (CDE) protocols and Amazon Web Services (AWS) workflows, ensuring seamless collaboration throughout the project lifecycle from design to construction
• Recording and reporting of key metrics to management.
• Be positive and always offer creative, out of the box solutions.
• Have fun and work 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.
In this role, you'll receive coaching and guidance from experienced managers and leaders who will help develop your technical and professional skills. You'll be expected to proactively seek feedback, participate in regular check-ins, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining open communication with all stakeholders.

About the team
Within the AWS Data Center Community, the Data Center Design Engineering team is a dynamic and collaborative group of engineers and designers dedicated to revolutionizing data center infrastructure. We pride ourselves on our expertise in designing, building, and optimizing innovative data center solutions. Together, we strive for highest level of quality, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in data center operations.

We foster an environment of inclusion, innovation, and excellence. Team members continuously push the boundaries of what's possible in data center design and engineering. Joining our team means becoming a vital part AWS's mission to evolve the future of data center technology. If you are passionate about data center engineering, and want to make a meaningful impact in this critical field, we invite you to be part of our exciting journey.

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Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
- Experience directly related to Data Center design and construction.
- Experience and knowledge applying Lean principles to design modeling and drawing production.
- Experience observing construction, familiar with construction technology, familiar with construction practices.
- Experience driving a team to implement new BIM tools, procedures, best practices. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Use of the following software tools: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Dynamo, RF Tools, CTC Tools, Smartsheet, and Procore
- Familiarity with the BIMForum LOD Specification, plus best practices for BIM collaboration

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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

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