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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Data Center Design
Document your specialty occupation credential match
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to data center design work. A degree in electrical or mechanical engineering maps cleanly. A computer science degree may require a detailed credentials evaluation letter explaining the connection to critical facility infrastructure.
Target employers with active data center pipelines
Hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and large engineering consultancies file H-1B petitions regularly for design engineers. Filter your search on Migrate Mate by employers with verified LCA filing history in data center or critical facility roles.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before any offer discussion. Data center design roles typically land at DOL Wage Level II or III depending on scope. An offer below the certified wage will delay or block LCA approval.
Flag licensed PE requirements during offer review
Some states require a Professional Engineer license to stamp data center electrical or structural drawings. If the role involves stamping documents, confirm with the employer whether PE licensure is a condition of employment before the H-1B petition is filed.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment status early
USCIS requires H-1B employers to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask the HR contact or hiring manager to confirm enrollment before your petition is filed. An employer not enrolled in E-Verify cannot complete I-9 verification for H-1B workers.
Prepare a project portfolio aligned with O*NET task codes
USCIS officers reference O*NET when evaluating whether a role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Build a project portfolio that maps your work directly to the task descriptions listed under O*NET for your occupation code, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your petition.
H-1B Visa Data Center Design: Frequently Asked Questions
Does data center design qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Data center design roles require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, meeting the USCIS specialty occupation definition. The employer must demonstrate in the H-1B petition that a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific discipline is a minimum requirement for the position, not merely preferred.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for data center design roles?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can focus on companies that have sponsored data center or critical facility engineering roles before. This is more reliable than guessing from job descriptions alone, since many employers list openings without specifying whether they'll sponsor.
What happens to my H-1B status if my data center project ends before the petition period expires?
Your H-1B status is tied to your employer, not a specific project. If the employer has other qualifying work available, your status remains valid. If the employer terminates your employment, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. Notify USCIS of any employer change through an H-1B transfer petition.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition if the data center project site is in a different state than their headquarters?
Yes, but the employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application certified by DOL for each work location where the prevailing wage differs. For data center projects involving travel to multiple sites, the employer may need multiple LCA certifications or a blanket LCA covering the relevant metropolitan areas, depending on how USCIS interprets the worksite arrangement.
Does holding a Professional Engineer license improve my H-1B petition for a data center design role?
A PE license is not required for H-1B approval, but it strengthens the specialty occupation argument if the employer's job description references licensed engineering responsibilities such as signing or stamping design documents. USCIS treats licensure as supporting evidence that the role requires specialized expertise. It can also increase your prevailing wage tier under the DOL wage classification.