Data Center Structural Engineer — Design & Resilience

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 96,600 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Structural Engineer to join the design team in Herndon, Virginia. The role focuses on designing resilient and cost-effective data center facilities and guiding a multidisciplinary team through complex projects.

The successful candidate will have a background in structural engineering, commissioning experience, and a track record in mission-critical facilities. AWS emphasizes safety, efficiency, and scalable solutions across global data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities (data centers, power generation, etc.)
• Experience in commissioning is required.

Responsibilities

• Design resilient, cost-effective data center facilities.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and review milestone drawings.
• Solve large-scale implementation issues and ensure compliance with structural design requirements.
• Collaborate with Architects, Engineers and Designers across AWS DC projects.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Structural Engineer to join the design team in Herndon, Virginia. The role focuses on designing resilient and cost-effective data center facilities and guiding a multidisciplinary team through complex projects.

The successful candidate will have a background in structural engineering, commissioning experience, and a track record in mission-critical facilities. AWS emphasizes safety, efficiency, and scalable solutions across global data centers.