Data Center Civil Engineer

$105,100 - $185,000/Yr

Amazon - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

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About the position

As a Data Center Civil Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will lead the civil engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers, working within a creative and efficient design team. Your role will involve providing technical design guidance, managing external civil design consultants, and ensuring the successful implementation of site designs. You will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical Data Center sites and will collaborate with various teams to maintain high standards for safety and security while optimizing costs.

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 and foresee/manage internal Technical Program Manager's (TPM's) expectations regarding project-specific cost and schedule variables.
• Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.

Requirements

• Professional Engineering License, or plan for achieving licensure within 12 months of start date.
• 7+ years professional experience in commercial, warehouse, and/or industrial site-civil design experience.

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years experience in civil design for Data Centers or Mission Critical facilities with working knowledge of land use and land development conventional practices.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite software.
• Professional experience demonstrating Amazon's Leadership Principles in action.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits package.
• Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package.