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Sr. ICT Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon· AWS Infrastructure Services
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Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Columbus, OH, Herndon, VA$136.6k - $184.8kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior ICT Design Engineer leading ICT design strategy, standards, and multi-site programs for AWS data centers. Owns complex ICT architecture, drives cross-discipline coordination, and mentors engineers to deliver scalable, cost-optimized data center cabling and pathways.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance fiber optic and copper plant designs, pathway systems, and ICT specifications across multiple simultaneous builds and regions.
  • Own the ICT architecture for complex, large-scale data center programs — including new campus greenfield builds, build-to-suit (BTS) projects, and colocation environments — ensuring designs are extensible, cost-optimized, and aligned with AWS BOD standards.
  • Drive the development and continuous improvement of ICT design standards, BOD templates, specification sections, and QA/QC checklists used across the global DE organization.
  • Identify and resolve complex cross-discipline coordination challenges involving civil, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and security systems, removing bottlenecks that impact project delivery.
  • Take a long-term view of infrastructure design decisions, balancing short-term project needs against global architectural consistency and future scalability.
  • Define and enforce ICT engineering best practices, design standards, and quality benchmarks across the team and partner organizations.
  • Lead and conduct design milestone reviews (30%, 60%, 90%, 100%) for ICT systems, providing technical feedback that elevates design quality across the portfolio.
  • Review and approve ICT pathway, cabling, and equipment submittals, ensuring compliance with AWS standards, applicable codes, and project-specific requirements.
  • Drive root-cause analysis for endemic design deficiencies and lead programmatic initiatives to resolve them.
  • Contribute to and lead Correction of Errors (COE) processes and Lessons Learned reviews, translating findings into actionable BOD or standards improvements.
  • Serve as the primary ICT technical point of contact for complex projects and regional programs, engaging with Design Managers, TPMs, Construction Managers, Security Engineers, and partner discipline leads.
  • Collaborate with Security, Electrical, Civil, and Architectural disciplines to ensure ICT pathway and cabling designs are fully coordinated and constructible.
  • Partner with security stakeholders to ensure ICT designs support physical security system integration requirements (access control, CCTV, PIDS).
  • Engage cross-functionally with Networking, Hardware Engineering, Network Deployment, Operations, and Capacity Planning to meet objectives and standards.
  • Engage with industry suppliers, manufacturers, and standards bodies (TIA, BICSI, IEEE) to define requirements and influence procurement strategy.
  • Support the RFP process by developing ICT scope requirements, reviewing vendor bids, and providing input on consultant selection.
  • Identify, evaluate, and champion new ICT technologies and construction methods to improve quality and reduce cost.
  • Lead or contribute to programmatic initiatives that drive ICT design innovation across the portfolio.
  • Stay current on data center technology trends and provide recommendations on appropriate technologies for AWS facilities.
  • Mentor ICT engineers, participate in hiring and provide assessments for promotions.
  • Train and onboard new team members on ICT architecture and AWS design standards.
  • Identify design risks, escalate as needed, and travel 25%+ to perform site visits and reviews.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities (data centers, power generation, or telecom infrastructure)
  • 5+ years of ICT design experience in Mission Critical Environments with ownership of complex, multi-site design programs
  • 5+ years of experience developing and leading the production of design documentation (plans, specifications, BOD templates, QA/QC checklists) for construction and/or permitting
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with fiber optic components, cabling, interconnect products, technologies, and standards (TIA-568, TIA-569, TIA-942, BICSI TDMM/OSPDRM)
  • Demonstrated experience driving engineering standards, design best practices, or process improvements
  • Experience leading cross-discipline design coordination in a large-scale infrastructure or construction program
  • BICSI RCDD Certification or equivalent
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Skills

Required:ICT design leadershipICT standards developmentCross-discipline coordination

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription) and life/AD&D options
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible spending accounts and EAP/mental health support
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Comprehensive AWS benefits information available on benefits page
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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