Job Description
Structural Engineer, Data Center Engineering - Civil, Structural, Architectural Solutions (DCE-CSAS)
* Design, plan, deliver, and operate all AWS global infrastructure.
* Work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain.
* Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver highest standards for safety and security.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance.
2. Work with multi-disciplinary professionals on conceptual design, build, and retrofit projects at existing data centers.
3. Create, review, and release data center structural improvements and designs.
4. Drive refinements to the Basis of Design, product development, sustainability, and template specifications for structural systems.
5. Serve as a technical advisor for projects including review of foundation and structural systems.
6. Manage external structural design consultants through audit, design, and implementation of various projects.
7. Lead initiatives aimed at improving quality, schedule, consistency, or reducing costs in data center construction and improvement projects.
8. Visit project locations and provide subject matter guidance to partnering teams.
9. Influence external vendors/consultants designs/deliverables to meet requirements and timelines.
A Day in the Life:
International travel will be necessary, with 20-30% estimated travel time. The role involves auditing/inspecting data centers, working on international teams, and developing schematic and design document packages for global future and existing sites.
About the Team:
Amazon Web Services is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneer cloud computing and never stop innovating, empowering customers to power their businesses.
We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering (or Civil Engineering with Structural expertise/experience).
* 5+ years professional experience in commercial, warehouse, and/or industrial new design and remediation with working knowledge of structural engineering conventional practices.
* 5+ years of experience with building codes, regulations, and standards including Eurocode, BS, IBC, ASCE.
* Ability and willingness to travel internationally/domestically with short notice.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Professional / Chartered Civil/Structural Engineering (PE) License with experience directly related to Data Center or mission critical facility design.
* Understanding of large scale mechanical and electrical systems.
* Organized and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines and budget.
* Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, maintain high quality standards.
* Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions.