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.
Do you dream of working in a role where your talent in Acoustic design can be used to innovate the next-generation data center design? Do you want to expand your current knowledge of building systems while providing input from your previous experience? Have you ever wondered what it is like to be able to influence construction on a global scale? YES! Then keep reading .
Our Global Engineering Strategy team is growing to match an ever-expanding need for data storage by our customers. Due to this growth, we need a collaborative, organized, and innovative Acoustical Design Engineer (ADE) to execute acoustical studies. Project work will consist of overseeing and performing sound surveys, acoustical modeling, and mitigation design. This role will require you to apply your skills to collaborate and innovate new acoustical strategies and designs for AWS Projects. Additional duties include answering construction Requests for Information, developing acoustical Scopes of Work, and writing technical documents.
As a subject matter expert, you will develop acoustical design solutions and influence test fit optimization prior to project turnover to Design Engineering. As part of this role you will work with internal and external stakeholders, including design engineers, due diligence vendors, construction, commissioning, operations, vendors, and other service providers. You will be part of a global team, and you will be an integral part of our work to change the world through technology.
Key job responsibilities
• Manage acoustical studies of projects including surveys, modelling, and mitigation design.
• Work with third party design vendors to review concept designs and designs in progress to ensure they meet established acoustic design standards, local code requirements, and any other requirements of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Be responsible for providing high quality acoustic engineering advice on a wide variety of projects globally while working with global engineering teams to achieve alignment of designs and design objectives.
• Performing acoustical modelling on a variety of data centers and supporting infrastructure.
• Innovating improvement of acoustic design standards and project approaches across the organization.
• Support adjustment to masterplan efforts
• Drive project conversations and considerations around acoustical design.
• Develop acoustical design solutions and influence test fit optimization prior to project turnover to Design Engineering.
• This position will require up to 25% travel.
A day in the life
• Participate in project calls to collaborate with all stakeholders.
• Review sound study documents.
• Conduct sound modelling of projects.
• Design mitigation strategies.
• Develop internal acoustical evaluation methods and strategies.
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 (gender diversity) 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.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Austin, TX, USA Herndon, VA, USA Seattle, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering/Architect or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design engineering or the construction industry, related to all aspects of acoustics, including sound mitigation strategies for mechanical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of acoustics industry standards, procedures, and methodologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering/Architect or relevant discipline.
• Experience using CadnaA/R, Sound Plan or other acoustic modelling software.
• Experience with performance-based alternatives to prescriptive acoustics and sound mitigation and design.
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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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
