The Senior Data Center Project Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS) will join a diverse design team in Herndon, VA, focusing on the design and operation of AWS global infrastructure. This role involves leading the architectural design of data centers, ensuring resilience, cost-effectiveness, and high uptime for customers. The architect will collaborate with engineers and consultants to deliver innovative solutions while maintaining safety and security standards. The position also emphasizes an inclusive culture that encourages bold ideas and professional growth.

• Professional Engineer License
• 2+ years of data center or mission critical facilities experience
• NCARB recognized architecture license
• 7+ years of design experience in commercial, industrial, or other complex technical projects
• 4+ years leading sub-consultants and project teams
• Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC, IFC, NFPA, and Unified Facility Criteria
• Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite
• Ability to travel internationally

• Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction
• Maintain Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural elements
• Review and inform design RFPs
• Manage external design consultants through the design and construction process
• Coordinate with internal and external Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Cabling design engineers
• Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners
• Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
• Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability
• Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.