Sr. Structural Engineer, Data Center Engineering
About the Role
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to become part of a Data Center Engineering team. This engineer will be located in any of the 3 offices listed with intent to support AMER projects as well as some global projects. As the Senior Structural Engineer you will be responsible for the structural infrastructure strategy and continuous product innovation and development to support our rapidly expanding global data center footprint.
AWS Data Centers are a major component of worldwide cloud-computing infrastructure and are industry leading examples of critical facilities. Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient, cost effective data center structural systems. As engineers at Amazon we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Senior Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. As an engineer at Amazon you have the ability to drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on.
Our Structural Engineers play a hands on role with our mission critical data center structural designs and implementation. Amazon offers a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for continued professional growth.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Create, review and release data center Structural Engineering improvements and designs for the next gen data center design.
- Provide relevant feedback into Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for structural engineering systems.
- Serve as a technical advisor for AWS DC design projects including; review of foundation and structural systems, evaluating superstructure design options, performing seismic studies and assessing structural calculation assumptions.
- Create, review and release architectural/civil/structural design RFPs.
- Manage our external architectural/civil/structural design consultants.
- Coordinate with internal and external MEP/C/A design engineers.
- Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.
- Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.
- Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, interface with AHJs and design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.
- Collaborate and coordinate with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- 6+ years of design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
- Design and detailing of structural lateral and gravity systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
Benefits
Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
- USA, TX, Austin - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
- USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually