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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.

As part of Amazon’s Climate Pledge to reach net zero carbon by 2040, AWS is committed to reducing carbon emissions across our infrastructure, and we are seeking a Sr. Sustainability Architect to integrate carbon impact into data center design and equipment choices throughout our building and infrastructure systems.

In this role you will have you will have the opportunity to make significant impacts on decarbonizing the largest cloud infrastructure systems. You will work closely with the AWS Sustainability team and teams within Data Center Engineering to develop whole building LCA models and create plans to reduce the carbon intensity of current and next-generation AWS data center designs, analyze and identify the critical areas to deliver on our sustainability goals, develop and collaborate on new solutions, and track progress across design improvements. Amazon has a global presence, and some international travel will be necessary. Support could consist of working on international teams and could require developing schematic and design document packages.

Key job responsibilities

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• Producing Lifecycle Assessments of AWS Data Center global designs to quantify environmental impacts of our data centers

• Understanding the design and functionality of AWS data centers globally

• Working with Design Engineers, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors to identify designs, technologies and materials to reduce the carbon intensity in our power distribution systems

• Producing clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications, white papers, and reports

• Integrating lower carbon options in electrical equipment and systems into the AWS Basis of Design for current and next-gen data center design

• Providing feedback and guidance to the Design Engineering teams for design revisions for new data centers to Field Engineering for existing data center upgrades to reduce carbon intensity

• Integrating lower carbon options in building materials and systems into the AWS Basis of Design for current and next-gen data center design

• Working on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions and working with stakeholders across both technical and business functions

• Being a leader within the group as well as within other teams

• Being positive and always offer creative, out of the box solutions

A day in the life

Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. Your work will span the lifecycle of our buildings and allow you to influence how we develop and implement sustainability practices in existing, new and future data centers. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Sciences, or equivalent experience

• Experience developing whole building lifecycle analysis models for the built environment

• 4+ years of professional experience in building design or program management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Policy or related field

• 6+ years of professional experience directly related to data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.

• Comprehensive knowledge of embodied carbon reporting and environmental impacts of building materials, such as Environmental Product Declarations

• Experience with Autodesk Revit and analyzing embodied carbon using BIM model data (e.g. OneClick LCA or similar software)

• Experience obtaining, managing, and reviewing carbon data from regional databases or sources

• Experience leading or evaluating net zero building programs, sustainable design, or high-performance building design projects

• Knowledge of building assessment programs (LEED, Living Building Challenge, BREEAM, etc.)

• Experience reviewing building design drawings and submittals for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and related disciplines

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems related to data centers, including but not limited to: chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, air handling units, uninterruptible power supplies, switchgear, and generators.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.