Data Center Civil Design Lead

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join the Americas Design Engineering team. You will lead civil engineering designs for Amazon data centers, guiding a team of architects, engineers, and designers to solve complex site design challenges.

The role requires deep experience in mission-critical facilities and the ability to communicate across internal and external partners. A willingness to travel ~25% supports site assessments and design reviews across North and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial or commercial engineering for mission-critical facilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center facilities.

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. 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

Data center experience

Civil engineering

MS Office

Site design

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join the Americas Design Engineering team. You will lead civil engineering designs for Amazon data centers, guiding a team of architects, engineers, and designers to solve complex site design challenges.

The role requires deep experience in mission-critical facilities and the ability to communicate across internal and external partners. A willingness to travel ~25% supports site assessments and design reviews across North and