Data Center Civil Engineer

Amazon • Columbus, OH

1d • $116,800 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AWS Infrastructure Services is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, ensuring the cloud remains operational. This role is part of a diverse team of engineers, specialists, and managers who collaborate to maintain high standards of safety and security while providing scalable capacity at a low cost. The Data Center Civil Engineer will join the design team in Austin, TX; Columbus, OH; or Herndon, VA, and will lead Civil Engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers. The role involves working within a creative and efficient design team to solve problems, challenge the status quo, and impact the design of prototypical Data Center sites. The engineer will provide technical design guidance, vendor oversight, solve large-scale implementation issues, and develop a deep understanding of site design and program requirements. Amazon Data Centers are recognized for their innovation in space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, with a focus on speed to market and reliability. The Americas Design Engineering team is at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative products for customers, known for being a diverse and upbeat team that is transforming cloud computing. The company is seeking motivated individuals to support rapid market delivery, raise performance standards, and foster professional growth and continuous learning within a unique work environment that supports ongoing learning and employee development.

Requirements

• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
• Professional Engineer License
• 5+ years professional experience in commercial, warehouse, and/or industrial site-civil design experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• Knowledge of mission critical equipment and systems, design process, pre-construction requirements and the construction process
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite software.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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 MEP design engineers.
• 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.
• Coordinate with AWS Due Diligence and Real Estate teams to determine site selection criteria and review Due Diligence reports.
• 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) expectations 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. Anticipated travel is approximately 25%.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed