Electrical BIM Designer, DC Design Engineering

Company: Amazon
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Electrical Designer with a passion for BIM? Are you a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex projects within a team environment? If this is you, we want YOU on our team! You will be a part of highly creative and efficient MEP BIM 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 Electrical BIM models, construction documents and leveraging BIM data. You will influence Data Center design documents for: One-lines, Switchgear, UPS, Panelboards, Transformers, Power, Lighting, Lighting Control Systems, grounding, Fire Alarm systems, Short Circuit and Arc Flash analysis, Cable tray and Cable pathways for Ethernet and Fiber systems. You will produce, maintain and publish permit Electrical Engineering 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 electrical systems of Data Centers, and utilizing Revit to create and maintain BIM models. You must be able to work independently 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: • Be self-motivated and work within the MEP group as well as within other teams. • Understanding of electrical engineering calculations and studies, such as short circuit, arc flash analysis. • Ability to perform voltage drop calculations, raceway and conductor sizing, and grounding system conductor sizing. • Preparing and developing detailed Revit models of electrical building systems. • Developing & publishing construction documentation for electrical building systems designs in a fast-paced environment to meet scheduled deliverables. • Updating and modifying existing models, studies and construction documents as required with coordination of engineering group. • Assist with creating and maintaining standard regional BIM templates. • 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. • Recording and reporting of key metrics to management. • Travel to Data Center sites for engineering evaluations and surveys as required. On average, once or twice a year. • 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. About the team Why AWS o Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Diverse Experiences o Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Work/Life Balance o We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Tea Culture o Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth o We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. - 5 years of electrical or mechanical, or 5 years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience - 4 years’ experience using Revit for producing Electrical engineering BIM models and construction drawings. - Practical knowledge and understanding of electrical codes (NEC) and safety regulations. - Ability to conduct lighting illumination calculations. - Understanding of power distribution and as represented by Single Line diagrams, plans and schedules. - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent - Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers - Experience with developing Revit Family content, Dynamo scripts, RF Tools. - Familiarity with the BIMForum LOD Specification, plus AIA and NBIMS standards and best practices for BIM collaboration. - Experience observing construction, familiar with construction technology, familiar with construction practices. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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