Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Design Manager - Substations/Grid Connections
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a highly experienced Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) Design Manager to lead the design of substations and grid connections for our AWS Data Centres in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Key Responsibilities:
* Management of civil, structural, and architectural design scope for HV/MV substation and grid connection projects.
* Creation, review, and release of RFPs for external design consultants and design and build contractors.
* Collaboration with high voltage electrical engineers to produce substation site layouts during data centre master planning design.
* Management of external CSA design consultants through the design and construction administration phases of projects.
* Acting as the owner's representative during the design phase, ensuring timely delivery, within budget, and to the required quality level.
* Preparation and execution of building permit strategies for HV/MV substations and associated grid connections.
* Liaison with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) and energy utilities regarding building permitting and design approvals.
* Coordination with internal and external MEP engineers, quantity surveyors, construction managers, and technical programme managers.
* Leading initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.
* Development and maintenance of a CSA basis of design, prototype design, and template specifications for HV/MV substations and grid connection projects.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited school.
* 5+ years of experience in the design of industrial projects.
* Experience in creating, reviewing, and approving civil engineering design requests for proposal, bids, designs, and documentation.
* Solid working proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
* Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards, including Eurocodes.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Chartered engineer or professional engineering (PE) license.
* Master's degree in civil or structural engineering.
* Project management certificate.
* Experience leading multidisciplinary designs (civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical).
* Solid working proficiency in Civil 3D, Revit, and Bluebeam.
* 3+ years of experience in the power/utility sector, including HV/MV substation and grid connection projects or equivalent experience in other utilities (linear infrastructure).
* Direct experience dealing with AHJs and energy utilities.