Structural Engineer, Data Center Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Structural Engineer to become part of a Data Center Engineering team. This engineer will be located in any of the 3 offices listed with intent to support AMER projects as well as some global projects.

As the Structural Engineer you will be responsible for the structural infrastructure strategy and continuous product innovation and development to support our rapidly expanding global data center footprint. AWS Data Centers are a major component of worldwide cloudcomputing infrastructure and are industry leading examples of critical facilities.

Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient cost effective data center structural systems. As engineers at Amazon we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Senior Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs.

As an engineer at Amazon you have the ability to drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on.

Our Structural Engineers play a hands on role with our mission critical data center structural designs and implementation.

Amazon offers a fast paced fun and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market enjoy a challenge and have a desire for continued professional growth. Amazons work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.

If you are a creative smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex problems we want YOU! Some of the best parts of working at Amazon is that you will be responsible for working on multimillion dollar designs that support our array of businesses and wide variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality speed and cost.

Key job responsibilities
Work with the other design and engineering professionals on concepts build and retrofit projects.
Create review and release data center Structural improvements and structural designs for the next gen data center design.
Provide relevant feedback into Basis of Design prototype design and template specifications for structural systems.
Serve as a technical advisor for AWS DC design projects including; review of foundation and structural systems evaluating superstructure design options performing seismic studies and assessing structural calculation assumptions.
Create review and release architectural/civil/structural design RFPs.
Manage our external architectural/civil/structural design consultants.
Coordinate with internal and external MEP/C/S design engineers.
Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost quality schedule and consistency.
Work on multiple data center build and capital improvement projects simultaneously.
Travel for site assessments consultant selection activities internal design meetings construction review interface with AHJs design consultants quantity surveyors and building owners.
Anticipated travel not to exceed 40%.

About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance
We value worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

Bachelors Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent experience. 6 years professional experience in commercial warehouse and/or industrial new design and remediation with working knowledge of structural engineering conventional practices.
Experience in seismic design and detailing for structural steel and reinforced concrete structures.
regulations and standards including IBC and ASCE.
Experience reading interpreting and creating construction structural drawings specifications and submittal documents.
Solid working proficiency in related structural design software such as CSI and Bentley Structural package or equivalent. Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD Revit Bluebeam Navisworks sketch up and MS Office Suite. Experience in performing and reviewing seismic studies and calculations. Experience with shake table testing.


Masters or higher degree in Structural Engineering. Professional Civil/Structural Engineering (PE) License.
Experience directly related to data center or mission critical facility design. Site work experience. Basic understanding of large scale mechanical and electrical system components and designs. Strong knowledge of international building codes and regulations including IBC ASCE ACI AISC ASTM and OSHA.
Detailed understanding of tiltup and precast concrete structures structural steel systems seismic analysis wind loading snow loading and building forensic analysis. Experience using a variety of web based and other software tools for calculation and data processing.
Detailed understanding of geotechnical engineering structural modular design building construction forensic analysis of building design and construction defects and evaluating value engineering for building structure and foundation.
Strong knowledge of international building codes and regulations including IBC ASCE ACI AISC ASTM and OSHA.



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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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.