Data Center Senior Civil Engineer, DCDE AMER Civil

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 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.

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 (15 to 25%)


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- Professional Engineer License
- Knowledge of site development codes and regulations.
- Experience researching new designs technologies and construction methods for site development.
- Experience with low impact development strategies and designing and deploying sustainable design features.
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration development and into deployment.
- Experience reading interpreting and creating construction drawings specifications and submittal documents.
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers power generation or oil and gas facilities

- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Knowledge of power generation and substation design
- Experience in data center design construction and operations

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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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 - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually