As a Permits Manager you will be part of a global engineering leadership team, comprised of highly effective Architects, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Control Engineers. AWS self-performs engineering on the majority of our capacity delivery projects.

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
• Identify and own all permits associated with the design, construction, and operation of datacenters in existing and new jurisdictions.
• Coordinate between internal and external project development teams to develop a permitting plan and manage the execution of that plan, ensuring all partner teams are performing required actions at the appropriate time.
• Engage and partner with AHJs to identify opportunities to expedite permitting timelines.
• Responsible for introducing new projects to the local jurisdiction and participating in any local meetings and hearings relating to these projects
• Responsible for owning and communicating project entitlement status across many teams and management levels.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to the permitting process or permitting timelines
• Where appropriate, engage and manage the work of permitting consultants and specialists.
• Complete after-action reviews and identify opportunities for process improvement.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience

- 6+ 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

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment

- Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance

- 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Professional Engineering or Architectural License

- Knowledge of 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

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.

USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually