Electrical BIM Designer, DC Design Engineering; AWS

Electrical BIM Designer, DC Design Engineering

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Designer with a passion for BIM to join our highly creative and efficient MEP BIM team. Your role will involve designing complex projects for Amazon‑owned data center facilities, preparing electrical BIM models, construction documents, and supporting the Central Engineering Team. You will influence design documents for one‑lines, switch gear, UPS, panel boards, transformers, power, lighting, control systems, grounding, fire alarm systems, short‑circuit and arc‑flash analysis, and cable tray pathways for Ethernet and fiber systems.

• Design electrical systems for data centers using Revit and create and maintain BIM models.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations, including short‑circuit, arc‑flash, voltage drop, raceway and conductor sizing, and grounding system sizing.
• Prepare and publish detailed construction documentation and update existing models as required.
• Assist in creating and maintaining standard regional BIM templates and participate in design coordination meetings for clash detection and resolution.
• Coordinate with internal MEP groups, other trades, external suppliers, consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Support information exchange and construction‑phase requests, including traveling to data‑center sites for evaluations and surveys.
• Record and report key metrics to management and provide creative solutions to improve designs.

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission‑critical facilities (e.g., data centers, power generation, oil & gas).
• 4+ years of commissioning experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in Revit for producing electrical BIM models and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of NEC and electrical safety regulations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to conduct lighting illumination calculations.
• Understanding of power distribution representation via single‑line diagrams, plans, and schedules.

• Professional Engineer license.
• Experience with building codes and regulations in your region.
• Experience developing Revit family content, Dynamo scripts, and RF Tools.
• Familiarity with BIMForum LOD Specification, AIA, and NBIMS standards.
• Construction observation experience and familiarity with construction technology and practices.

• Base salary range: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually (Austin, TX; Herndon, VA; Seattle, WA).
• Sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and additional benefits (see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

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