Data Center Civil Design Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers. This role involves overseeing external consultants, coordinating with internal MEP engineers, and ensuring scalable, cost-efficient site designs across North and South America.

You will develop design standards, evaluate site criteria with Due Diligence teams, and manage multiple projects with a focus on quality and schedule. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities

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. Anticipated travel is approximately 25%.

Skills

Industrial engineering experience

Data center experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Substation design tools

MS Excel

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers. This role involves overseeing external consultants, coordinating with internal MEP engineers, and ensuring scalable, cost-efficient site designs across North and South America.

You will develop design standards, evaluate site criteria with Due Diligence teams, and manage multiple projects with a focus on quality and schedule. Travel up to 25% is expected.