Data Center Structural Engineer — Prototyping Resilient DCs

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Structural Engineer to join its design team. You will design resilient data center facilities, review drawings, and guide project teams to achieve high uptime and cost efficiency.

The role involves working with Architects, Engineers, and Designers to solve large-scale problems while ensuring safety, security, and operational excellence across AWS global DCs. Join a diverse, inclusive team committed to innovation.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License.
• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of structural design experience in industrial or commercial projects.
• 5+ years of design experience for Data Center, Mission Critical, Hospital, Schools, Commercial or Residential Tower facilities.
• Proficiency in building codes, including IBC and ASCE.

Responsibilities

• Design prototypical AWS data center facilities and contribute to large-scale projects.
• Review milestone drawings by consultants and guide the engineering team.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and resolve complex structural issues.
• Evaluate constructability of new technologies and propose cost-effective solutions to ensure reliability.

Skills

Professional Engineer License

IBC & ASCE knowledge

Seismic design knowledge

Wind loading knowledge

Value engineering

Constructability evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering

7+ years experience in structural design for industrial or commercial projects

5+ years with design of Data Center, Mission Critical, Hospital, Schools, Commercial or Residential Tower facilities

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Structural Engineer to join its design team. You will design resilient data center facilities, review drawings, and guide project teams to achieve high uptime and cost efficiency.

The role involves working with Architects, Engineers, and Designers to solve large-scale problems while ensuring safety, security, and operational excellence across AWS global DCs. Join a diverse, inclusive team committed to innovation.