Description
Elevate Data Center Design and Innovation with Your Engineering Expertise.
We're seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer who will transform data center infrastructure through strategic design and robust solutions. In this role, you'll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to develop resilient, sustainable, and innovative engineering designs that push the boundaries of technological infrastructure.
The Civil/Structural Engineer in FSE-CSA provides the global vision, rationale and recommendations to leadership teams for next‑generation data center Civil design and remediation on new and existing sites, while ensuring current Civil systems meet performance and operational standards. You will lead Civil Engineering initiatives with strategic vision while demonstrating competence in Structural Engineering project execution.
Key Job Responsibilities
Provide full life‑cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance.
Serve as the 'go to' engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed; apply subject‑matter expertise in Civil Engineering to support cross‑disciplinary projects.
Work with a team of multi‑disciplinary professionals on a wide variety of conceptual design, build, and retrofit projects at existing data centers.
Create, review and release data center Civil/Structural improvements and designs.
Drive refinements to the Basis of Design, product development, sustainability, and template specifications for Civil/Structural systems to support continuous improvement of future data center designs.
Serve as a technical advisor for projects including review of underground services, water infrastructure designs and compliance, drainage solutions, foundations and retaining structures, roads and structural systems.
Create, review and release Civil/Structural design RFPs.
Manage external Civil/Structural design consultants through the audit, design and implementation of a variety of projects while coordinating with internal engineering, construction and other stakeholder teams.
Lead initiatives aimed at improving quality, schedule, consistency or reducing costs to in‑flight and future data center construction and improvement projects.
Work on multiple data center build and capital improvement projects simultaneously without compromising safety and availability constraints.
Visit project locations in the EMEA region and provide subject‑matter guidance to partnering teams.
Positively influence external vendors/consultants’ designs and deliverables to meet requirements and timelines.
Day in the Life
Amazon has a global presence, requiring 15–25% travel. International support and short‑notice travel may be necessary for auditing, inspecting, and developing schematic and design document packages for both global future and existing sites. The role involves collaborative design sessions, technical problem‑solving, and strategic planning across cross‑functional teams to enhance data center performance and sustainability.
Basic Qualifications
Experience working in an engineering, construction, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
Experience with building codes and regulations for your region.
Experience reading and editing construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications, etc.).
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or Structural Engineering with Civil expertise/experience).
Ability and willingness to travel internationally/domestically with short notice.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems.
Experience in data center or mission‑critical facility design with basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission‑critical systems, design process, pre‑construction requirements and the construction process.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
Experience with problem‑solving and disruptive innovation, developing technology programs and working across customer organizations.
Experience designing and/or managing Civil and Structural Engineering discipline projects.
Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
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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