Civil BIM Designer, DC Design Engineering

Amazon • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be a part of highly creative and efficient multi-disciplinary BIM design team, tasked with designing challenging and complex projects with innovative solutions for Amazon-owned data center facilities. You will provide support to our Design Engineering team through the preparation of Civil models and site designs utilizing Civil 3D and Revit. You will influence data center design documents for: campus planning, grading and drainage design, stormwater management, site utilities and building tie-in, pavement design, and site development documentation. You will produce and maintain Civil drawing sets for our fleet of data centers.

Amazon’s data centers are industry-leading examples of innovation in the areas of space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are known for our speed to market and reliability. We are part of the US team responsible for the design and operation of critical industry leading data center facilities throughout North & South America. Our Design Team is on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for being a diverse and upbeat team that is changing the face of Cloud Computing. We continue to grow and are looking for individuals that can support our capacity delivery, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. At Amazon we highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on employee development.

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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering experience
• 4+ years of experience using Civil 3D for producing Civil BIM content, site/campus layouts, and construction drawings
• Direct experience creating workflows that reference Revit into Civil 3D to capture the latest building design updates
• Direct experience creating and maintaining Civil 3D parts, structures, pipe/pressure networks, corridors, and surfaces
• Practical knowledge and understanding of building codes and safety regulations

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience designing sites from test-fit through to site permit delivery
• Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers
• Experience and knowledge applying Lean principles to design modeling and drawing production
• Use of the following software tools: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Dynamo, RF Tools, CTC Tools, Smartsheet, and Procore
• Familiarity with the BIMForum LOD Specification, plus best practices for BIM collaboration

Responsibilities

• Designing the Civil infrastructure of data center sites, utilizing Civil 3D to create and maintain BIM site/campus models.
• Working independently with occasional guidance and within a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Working with internal groups as well as external suppliers and consultants, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.
• Being self-motivated to work within the BIM Design group and across other teams.
• Preparing and developing detailed Civil BIM models and site layouts, coordinated and aligned with our latest building designs.
• Developing and publishing construction documentation for Civil site and campus designs in a fast-paced environment to meet scheduled deliverables.
• Creating and maintaining regional and global template documents, with content libraries for both Civil 3D and Revit.
• Updating and modifying existing models, studies and construction documents as required.
• Assisting the creation and maintenance of BIM templates and enforcing BIM standards across Civil 3D and Revit workflows.
• Participating in design coordination meetings with other trades for clash detection and resolution.
• Working on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
• Assisting information exchange processes between internal and external customers in a Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Recording and reporting of key metrics to management.
• Traveling to data center sites for engineering evaluations and surveys as required. On average: once or twice a year.
• Being positive and always offering creative, out-of-the-box solutions.
• Having fun and working hard!
• Collaborating across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs.
• Creating detailed models, drawings, specifications, and prototypes.
• Updating managers and leaders on changes to the building and site design.
• Engaging in design discussions, reviewing feedback from peers and collaborators, and adjusting designs to ensure our data center solutions meet the highest standards of efficiency and quality.
• Receiving coaching and guidance from experienced managers and leaders who will help develop your technical and professional skills.
• Proactively seeking feedback, participating in regular check-ins, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining open communication with all stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level