Civil Engineer, Data Center Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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 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 Data Center Civil Engineer to become part of the Data Center Template Engineering team. This engineer will be located in either Herndon VA or Seattle WA.

As the Civil Engineer you will be responsible for the Civil Engineering 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 cloud-computing infrastructure and are industry leading examples of critical facilities.

Civil Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient cost effective data center systems. 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 a Civil Engineer at Amazon you have the ability to drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on.

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 multi-million 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
- Create review and release data center Civil Engineering improvements and designs for the next gen data center design.
- Provide relevant feedback into Basis of Design prototype design and template specifications for civil engineering systems.
- Serve as a technical advisor for AWS DC design projects.
- 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. Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
- Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost quality schedule and consistency.
- Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.
- Travel for site assessments internal design meetings construction review interface with AHJs and design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.

A day in the life
Amazon has a global presence; therefore 30% to 40% travel will be necessary. International support will be part of the job and some international travel will be necessary with short notice. Support could consist of auditing/inspecting data centers working on international teams and could require developing schematic and design document packages for both global future and existing this role you will need the ability and willingness to travel for site walks and field observations internationally/domestically with short notice.

About the team
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- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook Word and Excel
- Experience researching new designs technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
- 5 years of commercial land development or data center design construction operations or facility maintenance experience
- 2 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
- Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD Civil 3D REVIT BIM 360 etc.)

- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with 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 TX Austin - 116800.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA VA Herndon - 116800.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 116800.00 - 160000.00 USD annually