Data Center Civil Engineer

Amazon - Ashburn, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Ashburn, VA

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About the position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join its design team in Herndon, VA. As a Data Center Civil Engineer at AWS, you will lead Civil Engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers. You will be part of a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects, Engineers, and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo. As a subject matter expert, you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical Data Center sites, provide technical design guidance and vendor oversight, solve large-scale implementation issues, and build a strong understanding of site design and program requirements. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. 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 - and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage our 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) expectation 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.

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

• Flexible work culture that promotes work-life harmony.
• Diverse experiences and inclusive team culture with employee-led affinity groups.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities with knowledge-sharing and resources.