Permits Manager for Region, DC Design Engineering

Amazon • Herndon, VA

1d • $136,600 - $184,800 • Onsite

About The Position

AWS Infrastructure Services is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, including all AWS data centers and the associated equipment. The team works on challenging problems related to the supply chain and seeks talented individuals to contribute. The Permits Manager will join a diverse global engineering leadership team, including Architects, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Control Engineers. AWS self-performs engineering for most capacity delivery projects. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with various AWS organizations, external engineering resources, and regulatory agencies. Amazon's Data Centers are recognized for innovation in space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, as well as speed to market and reliability. This position is part of a global team designing and operating critical Data Center facilities worldwide. The Design Team focuses on creating and delivering innovative products and is known for its diverse and upbeat culture. Amazon supports continuous learning and employee development.

Requirements

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
• Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering or Architectural License
• Knowledge of 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

Responsibilities

• Identify and own all permits associated with the design, construction, and operation of datacenters in existing and new jurisdictions.
• Coordinate between internal and external project development teams to develop a permitting plan and manage the execution of that plan, ensuring all partner teams are performing required actions at the appropriate time.
• Engage and partner with AHJs to identify opportunities to expedite permitting timelines.
• Responsible for introducing new projects to the local jurisdiction and participating in any local meetings and hearings relating to these projects
• Responsible for owning and communicating project entitlement status across many teams and management levels.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to the permitting process or permitting timelines
• Where appropriate, engage and manage the work of permitting consultants and specialists.
• Complete after-action reviews and identify opportunities for process improvement.

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: Manager