Electrical BIM Designer, DC Design Engineering

Electrical BIM Designer, DC Design Engineering

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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 a highly creative and efficient MEP BIM team, tasked with designing challenging and complex projects for Amazon owned Data Center facilities. You will provide support to the 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, switch gear, UPS, panel boards, 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.

• Be self‑motivated and work within the MEP group as well as within other teams.
• Understand electrical engineering calculations and studies, such as short circuit and arc flash analysis.
• Perform voltage drop calculations, raceway and conductor sizing, and grounding system conductor sizing.
• Prepare and develop detailed Revit models of electrical building systems.
• Develop and publish construction documentation for electrical building systems designs in a fast‑paced environment to meet scheduled deliverables.
• Update and modify 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.
• Record and report key metrics to management.
• Travel to Data Center sites for engineering evaluations and surveys as required (once or twice a year on average).
• Be positive and always offer creative, out‑of‑the‑box solutions.
• Have fun and work hard.

As a designer, you will collaborate across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs. Your work includes creating detailed models, drawings, specifications, 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.

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities (e.g., data centers, power generation, oil and gas).
• 4+ years of commissioning experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
• Experience using Revit for producing Electrical engineering BIM models and construction drawings (4+ years).
• Practical knowledge and understanding of electrical codes (NEC) and safety regulations.
• Ability to conduct lighting illumination calculations.
• Understanding of power distribution as represented by single‑line diagrams, plans, and schedules.

• Professional Engineer license.
• Experience with building codes and regulations for your region.
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• Experience with developing Revit Family content, Dynamo scripts, and RF tools.
• Familiarity with the BIMForum LOD Specification, plus AIA and NBIMS standards and best practices for BIM collaboration.
• Experience observing construction; familiarity with construction technology and practices.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

The base salary range for this position is USD  –  annually. Your Amazon package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, EAP, mental health support, flexible spending accounts, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..