Data Center Civil Engineer

Amazon • Columbus, OH

3d • Remote

About The Position

AWS is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join its design team. This role will lead Civil Engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers as part of a creative and efficient design team. The engineer 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. Amazon’s Data Centers are industry-leading examples of innovation in space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness, known for speed to market and reliability. This role is within the Americas Design Engineering team, responsible for the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities throughout North and South America. The Design Team is at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative products and is known for being a diverse and upbeat team changing the face of Cloud Computing. The company is looking for motivated team members to support speed to market, raise the bar, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. Amazon’s work environment is unique and offers an exceptional opportunity. AWS highly supports continued learning opportunities and focuses on continued employee development. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, ensuring the cloud runs smoothly by supporting all AWS data centers and the associated equipment. The team works on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and seeks talented individuals to help. The role involves collaboration with diverse teams including software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. The engineer will collaborate across AWS to deliver high standards for safety and security while providing infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers, within an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas.

Requirements

• Professional Engineering registration
• 3+ years of commercial, warehouse, and/or industrial site-civil design experience.
• 3+ years in site development, grading, paving, storm water, and utility design.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of mission critical equipment and systems, design process, pre-construction requirements and the construction process
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the design and constructability of site design by third-party consultants.

Responsibilities

• Manage external civil design consultants through the Data Center design and construction process.
• Review designs for site layout, grading, power substations, storm water, and utilities.
• Coordinate with internal and external architectural, structural, and MEP design engineers.
• 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 Manager’s (TPM’s) expectation regarding project-specific cost and schedules variables.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed