Civil Engineer - Data Center Land/Site Development , AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join its Data Center design team in Columbus, OH, Austin, TX, or Herndon, VA.

As a Data Center Civil Engineer at AWS, you will lead land development / site civil engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers. These could be fast-track large scale campuses with multiple data center buildings, roadways and extensive infrastructure. 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 Data Center sites and infrastructure, provide technical design guidance and vendor oversight, solve large-scale implementation issues, and build a strong understanding of major land / site development design, construction, and program requirements.

Key job responsibilities

Manage our external data center civil design consultants from conceptual through final design and construction process.

Design, review and optimize site and land development plans, mass grading, grading and drainage, power substations, power and fiber optic distribution, storm water drainage, underground utilities, physical and perimeter security, roadways and pavement design, earthwork, construction details, construction specifications and design standards, etc.

Coordinate with internal and external MEP engineers, architects, geotechnical engineers, permitting agencies, per-construction, and construction team, etc. Coordinate, review and approve construction RFIs and submittals.

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 standard 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 mega campus 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. Anticipated travel is approximately 25%.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineer License
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 3D
• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years or Master's degree with 5+ years of professional experience in data center development, mission critical projects, large scale commercial, warehouse, industrial land and site development (civil engineering).
• Working knowledge and experience in land development regulations, entitlement processes, site and land planning, land development permitting, environmental clearances, and land development civil engineering.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with 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
• 2+ years experience in civil design for Data Centers or Mission Critical facilities.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite software.

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually