Data Center Senior Civil Engineer, DCDE AMER Civil
Seattle, OR - USA
Job Summary
As a Data Center Civil Engineer at AWS you will lead Civil Engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers. You will be part of a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects Engineers and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo. As a subject matter expert you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical Data Center sites provide technical design guidance and vendor oversight solve large-scale implementation issues and build a strong understanding of site design and program requirements.
Amazons 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 Americas Design Engineering team responsible for the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities located throughout North and South America. 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 motivated team members that can support our speed to market raise the bar and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. Amazons 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
- Manage our external civil design consultants through the Data Center design and construction process.
- Review designs for site layout grading power substations storm water utilities and pavement.
- Coordinate with internal and external architectural structural and MEP design engineers as a technical resource and design leader.
- Develop preliminary site layout concepts using Civil 3D incorporating grading utilities and circulation patterns while maintaining flexibility for design evolution
- Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
- Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before during and after construction.
- Develop and maintain design standards design prototypes and template specifications related to site design for Data Centers and supporting infrastructure.
- Create review and release design RFPs for various projects including DCs and special program facilities.
- Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously. Foresee and manage internal Technical Program Managers (TPMs) expectation regarding project-specific cost and schedules variables.
- Develop and lead initiatives aimed at improving cost quality schedule and consistency
- Travel for site assessments internal design meetings construction review and interfacing with authorities having jurisdiction.
About the team
Why AWS
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- 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
- Bachelors 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
- 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
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 WA Seattle - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
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