Job Summary
The Substations/Grid Connections Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Design Manager will lead designs for substations and grid connections that power AWS Data Centers in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) geography and impact other projects worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage civil, structural, and architectural design scope for HV/MV Substation and Grid Connection projects.
* Create, review, and release RFP's for external Design Consultants and Design and Build Contractors.
* Work with High Voltage Electrical Engineers to produce substation site layouts during data centre masterplanning design.
* Manage external CSA Design Consultants through the Design & Construction Administration phases of projects.
* Act as Owners Representative ensuring timely delivery, within budget, and to the required quality level.
* Prepare and execute Building Permit strategies for HV/MV Substations and associated Grid Connections.
* Liaise with Authorities having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and Energy Utilities regarding Building Permitting and Design approvals.
* Coordinate with internal and external MEP Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Construction Managers, Technical Programme Managers.
* Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.
* Develop and maintain a CSA Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for HV/MV Substations and Grid Connection projects.
About the Team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We're the people who keep the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you don't meet all preferred qualifications and skills, we encourage candidates to apply.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited school.
* +5 years experience in 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.
* 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 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 AHJ's and Energy Utilities.
Additional Information
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.