Lead DC Civil Engineer, DCDE AMER Civil East

AWS is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join its East Design team.

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.

Amazons Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of space utilization energy efficiency and cost effectiveness. We are known for our speed to market and reliability. This role sits within Americas Design Engineering team responsible for the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities located throughout North and South America. Our Design Team is on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for being a diverse and upbeat team that is changing the face of Cloud Computing.

We continue to grow and are looking for motivated team members that can support our speed to market raise the bar and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. Amazons work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. At Amazon we highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help. Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job 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 and utilities.
- Coordinate with internal and external architectural structural and MEP design engineers.
- Develop preliminary site layout concepts using Civil 3D incorporating grading utilities and circulation patterns while maintaining flexibility for design evolution
- 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.
- 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 Managers (TPMs) 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.

About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- Professional Engineer License
- Bachelors degree or above in Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science
- 6 years of commercial warehouse and/or industrial site-civil design experience with work in site development grading paving storm water and utility design.

- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration development and into deployment or mass production
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers power generation or oil and gas facilities

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. 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 OH COLUMBUS - 116800.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 116800.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA VA Herndon - 116800.00 - 160000.00 USD annually

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