Electrical BIM Designer
Amazon
Electrical BIM Designer
Amazon
Sells products online and rents cloud computing
Are you an electrical designer with telecommunication experience? Are you passionate about 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 with innovative solutions for amazon owned data center facilities. You will provide support to our central engineering team through the preparation of electrical BIM models, construction documents, and leveraging BIM data. You will influence data center design documents for: single lines, switchgear, ups, panelboards, 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.
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 global team responsible for the design and operation of critical industry leading data center facilities. Our design team is at the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers and is 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 speed to market, 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 do highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development. them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will include designing the Electrical and Telecom systems of Data Centers and utilizing Revit to create and maintain BIM models. You should be able to work independently with some support and guidance within a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks. This includes working with internal groups as well as external suppliers and consultants
Be self-motivated and work within the MEP group as well as within other teams.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of electrical system fundamentals, including power, lighting, circuiting, grounding, basic containment sizing, and consideration of constructability, installation clearances and future serviceability of electrical equipment.
Assist the team in creating schedules and material take-offs from the model.
Preparing and developing detailed Revit models of electrical building systems.
Developing & publishing construction documentation for Electrical building systems designs in a fast-paced environment to meet scheduled deliverables.
Updating and modifying existing models and construction documents as required.
Assist with creating and maintaining standard regional BIM templates.
Participate in design coordination meetings with other trades for clash detection and resolution for insourced projects.
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.
Recording and reporting of key metrics to management.
Travel to Data Center sites for Engineering evaluations and surveys as required. On Average once or twice a year.
Be positive and always offer creative, out-of-the-box solutions.
A day in the life
As a BIM Designer, you will collaborate across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs. Your work includes creating detailed models, drawings, 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.
About the team
Within the AWS Data Center Community, the Data Center Design Engineering team is a dynamic and collaborative group of engineers and designers dedicated to revolutionizing data center infrastructure. We pride ourselves on our expertise in designing, building, and optimizing innovative data center solutions. Together, we strive for the highest level of quality, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in data center operations.
We foster an environment of inclusion, innovation, and excellence. Team members continuously push the boundaries of what's possible in data center design and engineering. Joining our team means becoming a vital part of AWS's mission to evolve the future of data center technology. If you are passionate about data center engineering and want to make a meaningful impact in this critical field, we invite you to be part of our exciting journey.
- 5+ years of design/engineering experience of electrical building systems for mission critical facilities.
- 5+ years’ experience using Revit for producing electrical engineering BIM models and construction drawings.
- Practical knowledge and understanding of electrical codes (NEC) and safety regulations.
- Understanding power distribution and as represented by Single Line diagrams, plans and schedules.
- Experience and knowledge applying Lean principles to design modeling and drawing production.
- Experience with developing Revit Family content.
- Practical knowledge using Autodesk construction cloud as a common Data Environment workflow.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Experience directly related to Data Center design and construction.
- Use of the following software tools: AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Dynamo, RF Tools, CTC Tools.
- Aware of how ETAP or SKM electrical modeling software is used.
- Familiarity with the BIMForum LOD Specification, plus AIA and NBIMS standards and best practices for BIM collaboration.
- Experience in Modular software
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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