Civil Designer, DC Design Engineering

About the role

Join a highly creative and efficient multi-disciplinary BIM design team tasked with designing challenging and complex projects with innovative solutions for Amazon-owned data center facilities. You will support the Design Engineering team by preparing Civil models and site designs using Civil 3D, influencing data center design documents for campus planning, grading and drainage design, stormwater management, site utilities, building tie-in, pavement design, and site development documentation. You will produce and maintain Civil drawing sets for Amazon’s fleet of data centers, known for industry-leading innovation in space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers to deliver the highest standards for safety, security, and capacity at the lowest possible cost.

Responsibilities

• Design Civil infrastructure for data center sites using Civil 3D to create and maintain coordinated site/campus models.
• Work independently and within a team environment, collaborating with internal groups, external suppliers, consultants, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.
• Prepare and develop detailed Civil 3D models and site layouts aligned with the latest building designs.
• Develop and publish construction documentation for Civil site and campus designs in a fast-paced environment to meet scheduled deliverables.
• Create and maintain regional and global template documents in Civil 3D, coordinated with multidisciplinary Revit models.
• Update and modify existing models, studies, and construction documents as required.
• Assist in creating and maintaining CAD templates and enforcing quality standards across Civil 3D workflows.
• Participate in design coordination meetings for clash detection and resolution.
• Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
• Assist in information exchange processes between internal and external customers in a Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Record and report key metrics to management.
• Travel to data center sites for engineering evaluations and surveys (on average, once or twice a year).
• Offer creative, out-of-the-box solutions while maintaining a positive and collaborative attitude.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• 4+ years of experience using Civil 3D for producing Civil BIM content, site/campus layouts, and construction drawings.
• Direct experience creating workflows that reference Revit into Civil 3D to capture the latest building design updates.
• Direct experience creating and maintaining Civil 3D parts, structures, pipe/pressure networks, corridors, and surfaces.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of building codes and safety regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience designing sites from test-fit through to site permit delivery.
• Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers.
• Experience and knowledge applying Lean principles to design modeling and drawing production.
• Proficiency with the following software tools: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Dynamo, RF Tools, CTC Tools, Smartsheet, and Procore.
• Familiarity with the BIMForum LOD Specification and best practices for BIM collaboration.

About the team

Within the AWS Data Center Community, the Data Center Design Engineering team is a dynamic and collaborative group dedicated to revolutionizing data center infrastructure. We pride ourselves on designing, building, and optimizing innovative data center solutions with a focus on quality, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. The team fosters an environment of inclusion, innovation, and excellence, continuously pushing the boundaries of data center design and engineering.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, and optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and career growth resources.

Pay

Base salary ranges:

• USA, TX, Austin: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually.
• USA, VA, Herndon: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually.
• USA, WA, Seattle: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually.