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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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Regional Design Manager to join its design team. As a Sr. Regional Design Manager, you will be part of a global engineering leadership team, comprised of highly effective Architects, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Security and Control Engineers. AWS self-performs engineering on the majority of our capacity delivery projects. This unique vantage point allows the Design Managers to maintain a close connection with project details and drive project outcomes.
You will have impact on the design direction and ability to improve design delivery for an entire region, while establishing design procedures and protocols for the development of future systems. This role is an opportunity to collaborate with many facets of the AWS organization, external engineering resources and regulatory agencies. 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. This role sits within the global team responsible for the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities located throughout the world.
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 team members that can support our speed to market, raise the bar, 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 continued employee development.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead project teams of discipline leads to deliver quality and globally consistent DC designs and maintaining a high level of quality within budget and schedule.
- Able to influence internal stakeholders, internal customers (operations), and external consultants to address program wide design changes.
- Manage escalations.
- Identify multi-disciplinary design decisions.
- Understanding of design development, design change management, permitting (working with AHJs), and implementation (working with CMs/RFIs/Submittals) lifecycle.
- Project management skills (critical path schedule management, risk management, quality management, cost management).
- Design consultant management including procurement, contracting, deliverable management, and payments.
- Effectively and consistently communicate with AWS Leadership and external project partners, including the creation, tracking & reporting of metrics related to schedule, cost, and quality throughout the lifecycle of the project.
- Conversant in Amazon LPs.
- Manage competing priorities.
- Drive speed, quality, and simplification by eliminating rework loops, reducing and automating manual work through standardization and automation.
- Create global best practice documentation and facilitate sharing across the globe.
- Ability to motivate others to achieve impeccable quality in an explosive growth and deadline-driven environment.
- Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%. International travel may be needed.
A day in the life
- Leading design team meetings to coordinate cross-disciplinary decisions.
- Reviewing and approving design documents and changes.
- Managing consultant deliverables and performance.
- Responding to technical escalations from various teams.
- Collaborating with procurement and construction teams on implementation.
- Coordinating with AHJs for permitting requirements.
- Tracking project metrics for schedule, cost, and quality.
- Creating and updating best practice documentation.
- Participating in stakeholder meetings.
- Conducting site assessments and construction reviews.
- Managing critical path schedules and risk mitigation.
- Mentoring team members on design standards.
- Analyzing design optimization opportunities.
- Reviewing RFIs and submittal responses.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ 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.
- 4+ years of commissioning experience.
- Knowledge of both mechanical and electrical equipment or design related to data center electrical and mechanical topology.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer License.
- Experience with 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.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon
- 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Regional Design Manager to join its design team. As a Sr. Regional Design Manager, you will be part of a global engineering leadership team, comprised of highly effective Architects, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Security and Control Engineers. AWS self-performs engineering on the majority of our capacity delivery projects. This unique vantage point allows the Design Managers to maintain a close connection with project details and drive project outcomes.
You will have impact on the design direction and ability to improve design delivery for an entire region, while establishing design procedures and protocols for the development of future systems. This role is an opportunity to collaborate with many facets of the AWS organization, external engineering resources and regulatory agencies. 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. This role sits within the global team responsible for the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities located throughout the world.
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 team members that can support our speed to market, raise the bar, 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 continued employee development.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead project teams of discipline leads to deliver quality and globally consistent DC designs and maintaining a high level of quality within budget and schedule.
- Able to influence internal stakeholders, internal customers (operations), and external consultants to address program wide design changes.
- Manage escalations.
- Identify multi-disciplinary design decisions.
- Understanding of design development, design change management, permitting (working with AHJs), and implementation (working with CMs/RFIs/Submittals) lifecycle.
- Project management skills (critical path schedule management, risk management, quality management, cost management).
- Design consultant management including procurement, contracting, deliverable management, and payments.
- Effectively and consistently communicate with AWS Leadership and external project partners, including the creation, tracking & reporting of metrics related to schedule, cost, and quality throughout the lifecycle of the project.
- Conversant in Amazon LPs.
- Manage competing priorities.
- Drive speed, quality, and simplification by eliminating rework loops, reducing and automating manual work through standardization and automation.
- Create global best practice documentation and facilitate sharing across the globe.
- Ability to motivate others to achieve impeccable quality in an explosive growth and deadline-driven environment.
- Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%. International travel may be needed.
A day in the life
- Leading design team meetings to coordinate cross-disciplinary decisions.
- Reviewing and approving design documents and changes.
- Managing consultant deliverables and performance.
- Responding to technical escalations from various teams.
- Collaborating with procurement and construction teams on implementation.
- Coordinating with AHJs for permitting requirements.
- Tracking project metrics for schedule, cost, and quality.
- Creating and updating best practice documentation.
- Participating in stakeholder meetings.
- Conducting site assessments and construction reviews.
- Managing critical path schedules and risk mitigation.
- Mentoring team members on design standards.
- Analyzing design optimization opportunities.
- Reviewing RFIs and submittal responses.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ 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.
- 4+ years of commissioning experience.
- Knowledge of both mechanical and electrical equipment or design related to data center electrical and mechanical topology.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer License.
- Experience with 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.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon
- 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Data Center Design
Benchmark your credentials against PERM wage levels
Before applying, look up your target job title and metro area in the OFLC Wage Search. PERM requires employers to offer at least the prevailing wage, so knowing your level upfront helps you evaluate whether an offer will clear DOL review.
Document your design portfolio for I-140 evidence
Compile project documentation that proves specialty occupation work: data center tier classifications, load calculations, power and cooling system specs. USCIS adjudicators reviewing EB-2 petitions want evidence that your role required an advanced degree, not just general engineering experience.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and large engineering consultancies regularly sponsor design engineers for green cards. Search Migrate Mate to filter companies with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity, so you're applying to employers already set up to run PERM recruitment.
Ask recruiters about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
When a visa number is immediately available for your country and category, your employer can file the I-140 and I-485 at the same time, cutting months off your wait. Confirm whether your prospective employer's immigration counsel supports concurrent filing before accepting an offer.
Flag specialty occupation documentation during the offer stage
PERM job descriptions for Data Center Design roles must specify degree requirements tightly. A posting that accepts 'any engineering bachelor's degree' can complicate your EB-2 filing. Work with your employer to ensure the DOL-filed job description matches your actual duties and your degree field.
Understand how EB-3 sidesteps H-1B annual cap pressure
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no lottery and is not capped at 85,000 per year. For most countries outside India and China, priority dates are current, meaning your employer can move directly from PERM approval to I-485 without a multi-year backlog.
Green Card Data Center Design: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Data Center Design qualify as a specialty occupation for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Data Center Design roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, which meets the specialty occupation standard. For EB-2, your employer must also demonstrate the position requires an advanced degree or that you have an equivalent combination of education and progressive experience in the field.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for data center engineers?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa. There is no annual lottery, and for most nationalities the EB-3 priority date is current, meaning the process moves faster than many candidates expect. The tradeoff is that PERM requires your employer to complete a formal DOL recruitment process before filing, which typically adds three to six months before the I-140 is submitted.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Data Center Design roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search companies with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in infrastructure and engineering. Hyperscale cloud operators, large colocation providers, and engineering consultancies that design critical facilities are the most consistent sponsors. Smaller firms may sponsor but often lack in-house immigration infrastructure, which can slow the PERM process.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. PERM can be filed while you hold H-1B status, and an approved I-140 lets you extend your H-1B beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability rules. Many data center engineers begin PERM in year two or three of their H-1B to preserve work authorization continuity during the green card process.
What O*NET occupation code applies to Data Center Design roles?
Data Center Design work most commonly maps to O*NET code 17-2071.00 for Electrical Engineers or 11-9041.00 for Architectural and Engineering Managers, depending on seniority. Your employer's immigration attorney will use the relevant Standard Occupational Classification code when filing the PERM application with DOL, and the code affects which prevailing wage level applies to your position.