About the position
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. 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. At AWS, we're revolutionizing the design of critical communications pathways, spaces, and cabling within our data centers. We're 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. In this role, you'll 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, you'll engage with industry suppliers and manufacturers to define product requirements and explore emerging technologies. This role offers a chance to apply and expand your expertise in a innovative and collaborative environment, where your contributions directly impact AWS and its customers. Join us in shaping the future of ICT design at AWS.
Responsibilities
- 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 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.
Requirements
- 2+ years Information and Communications Technology (ICT) design experience in Mission Critical Environments
- 2+ years 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
- BICSI RCDD Certification or internationally recognized equivalent (e.g. CDCDP, DCDC, etc.)
Nice-to-haves
- Experience conducting predictive wireless site surveys
- Experience in Revit, AutoCAD or other Computer Aided Design Tools
- Experience in carrying new design concepts from exploration, concept, and development through deployment and construction
- Professional Engineering (PE) Electrical License
