AmazonEngineering Design Manager, Global Building Design Risk and Recovery (GBDR)
Amazon is hiring an Engineering Design Manager, Global Building Design Risk and Recovery (GBDR) in Sydney, Australia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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Lead full-lifecycle electrical engineering and design for large-scale industrial warehouses and logistics hubs across Australia.
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Key job responsibilities
Electrical System Design — Primary Discipline
All electrical designs to be prepared in full compliance with current Australian electrical wiring standards, NCC/BCA, and applicable state electrical safety legislation.
• HV/MV Power Systems — Design high-voltage substations (11 kV/33 kV), zone reticulation networks, and transformer installations with appropriate redundancy. Carry out protection relay coordination and liaise directly with Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) such as AusGrid, Energex, and SA Power Networks.
• LV Distribution & Cable Design — Size and detail main switchboards, sub-main distribution boards, and motor control centres. Undertake cable sizing and derating calculations in accordance with applicable Australian electrical standards, ensuring voltage drop and fault level compliance throughout.
• Load Analysis, MCC & Variable Speed Drives — Calculate maximum demand and design motor control centres including DOL, soft-starter, and VSD configurations. Perform load flow and harmonic analysis using industry tools such as ETAP or PowerFactory, with power factor correction to meet utility requirements.
• Emergency & Standby Power — Design diesel generator sets, online UPS systems, and automatic transfer switching arrangements to meet essential services requirements under the NCC/BCA. Provide appropriate redundancy levels for critical process and life safety loads.
• Lighting, Earthing & Hazardous Areas — Develop industrial lighting designs for warehouse, distribution centre, and fulfilment centre environments, including high-bay warehouse lighting layouts, aisle-by-aisle lux level calculations, racking interleaved luminaire placement, and emergency egress lighting. Incorporate DALI controls and NCC Section J energy compliance for large-footprint warehouse facilities. Design earthing and bonding systems and lightning protection installations. Classify hazardous areas and select explosion-protected equipment in accordance with relevant Australian standards for flammable atmospheres.
• Warehouse Power Distribution & Energy Management — Design warehouse power distribution systems including dock leveller power supplies, conveyor and ASRS power feeds, forklift charging bays, EV charging infrastructure, and GPO layouts to suit operational workflows. Develop sub-metering strategies and NCC Section J energy compliance reports. Produce complete electrical deliverables including single-line diagrams, cable and panel schedules, design basis reports, commissioning plans, and as-built documentation.
Design Standards & Specifications Writing
• Design Standards Authoring — Author and maintain electrical design standards, technical specifications, and engineering guidelines specifically for warehouse, distribution centre, fulfilment centre, and logistics hub projects, aligned with the NCC and current Australian Standards. Establish project-specific design basis documents that define system design parameters, equipment selection criteria, and installation requirements for warehouse electrical infrastructure.
• Equipment & System Specifications — Prepare detailed electrical equipment specifications for switchboards, transformers, generators, UPS systems, lighting, and cable management systems for warehouse and logistics hub projects. Develop method of measurement and payment clauses, hold point inspection and test plans (ITPs), and commissioning procedures aligned with Australian construction and design certification requirements.
Secondary Disciplines — HVAC, Fire, Plumbing & ELV
• HVAC — Design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems including central plant, ductwork layouts, and BMS integration, ensuring compliance with NCC energy performance requirements.
• Fire Protection — Design sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, hydrant networks, and emergency warning systems in compliance with the NCC and applicable Australian fire safety standards.
• Plumbing & Hydraulics — Design water supply, drainage, stormwater, and trade waste systems in accordance with applicable Australian plumbing and drainage standards and the NCC Plumbing Code of Australia. Include on-site detention, grease traps, oil-water separators, and rainwater harvesting where required.
• BMS, ELV & Smart Building Systems — Design BMS/IBMS architecture using open-protocol platforms, SCADA/HMI integration, and NABERS-aligned energy dashboards. Develop access control, IP CCTV, structured cabling, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions to meet building security and operational requirements.
• BIM Coordination — Lead 3D clash detection and multi-discipline MEP coordination using Revit MEP, Navisworks, and BIM 360/ACC. Prepare bills of quantities, design basis reports, and authority submissions in accordance with Australian BIM information management requirements.
About the team
This role will be a part of Amazon Building Design Team for International Region encompassing EU, APAC, India and MEATR . Our team is accountable for ensuring meeting the key business requirements, upholding safety in design and compliance. We continuously innovate to better ourselves, working with internal and external stakeholders.
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, or Reliability Engineering, or Master's degree or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- • Electrical analysis: ETAP, PowerFactory, SKM PowerTools — load flow, short circuit analysis, cable sizing, and protection coordination.
- • Lighting & energy modelling: DIALux evo, Relux; NCC Section J compliance (JV3/DTS pathway); NABERS and Green Star reporting.
- • CAD & BIM: AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC; working knowledge of Australian BIM information management frameworks.
- • HVAC & hydraulics: Carrier HAP, IES-VE, EnergyPlus; hydraulic calculation tools for fire and plumbing system design.
- • Core standards proficiency: current Australian wiring, cable selection, and lighting standards, NCC/BCA — with strong working knowledge of all related Australian design and safety standards.
Preferred qualifications
- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
- • Green Star Accredited Professional (GBCA) or NABERS Assessor accreditation.
- • Certified Energy Professional (CEP) or equivalent industry credential.
- • Autodesk Professional certification in Revit MEP or BIM management.
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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.
How we rate this
Engineering Design Manager, Global Building Design Risk and Recovery (GBDR) at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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