As an ICT Design Engineer you will be part of a global engineering team, comprised of highly effective Architects, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Control Engineers. AWS self-performs engineering on the majority of our capacity delivery projects. The AWS ICT Design and Engineering Team is a new fast-growing and leading-edge engineering team that is rethinking the design for the critical communications pathways that connect the various pieces of hardware inside AWS’ data centers. As we continue to grow, we are looking for team members that can help us innovate delivery if ICT components, support our speed to market, raise the bar, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning.
As a member of this team, you will work directly with engineers and managers across the company to develop connectivity solutions for the physical layer. You will work with the rest of the design team to provide pathway and cabling designs and specification for construction and permitting. You will also work with industry suppliers and manufacturers to develop product requirements and recommend new technologies.
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Role can be in Seattle WA, Herndon VA, Austin TX, or Columbus OH.
Key job responsibilities
– Ensure timely delivery of scalable fiber optic & copper plant designs and specifications.
– Review and approval of ICT pathway, cable 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 20+% to review projects and coordinate with onsite personnel and contractors at AWS’ Data Centers.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Austin, TX, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Herndon, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
– 5+ years Information and Communications Technology (ICT) design experience in Mission Critical Environments
– 2+ years of experience developing design documentation (plans, specifications, etc.) for construction and/or permitting.
– BICSI RCDD Certification or internationally recognized equivalent (e.g. CDCDP, DCDC, etc.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or other Related Field
– Professional Engineering (PE) Electrical License
– Experience work with colocation facilities to develop construction drawings and specifications
– Experience in Revit, AutoCAD or other Computer Aided Design Tools
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $93,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.