Geotechnical Engineer

Amazon; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 116,800 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support AWS data center design in Columbus, OH. Lead geotechnical guidance, oversee consultants, and ensure site-specific investigations meet project needs.

The role requires a PE license and 4+ years in geotechnical engineering, with experience in foundation design, earthworks, and regulations. Travel to site assessments and design reviews is expected.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License.
• 4+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience with building codes and regulations for your region.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• 2+ years design experience for Data Centers or Mission Critical facilities with land development knowledge.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data collected during geotechnical investigations to identify hazards affecting design, construction, or operation.
• Provide technical guidance to project managers, contractors, and stakeholders on foundation design, slope stability, earthworks, pavements, and groundwater control.
• Manage external geotechnical design consultants through the Data Center design and construction process.
• Review and optimize designs for site layout, earthworks, foundations, soil stabilization and amendments, pavements, etc.
• Coordinate with internal and external design engineers.
• Develop and maintain design standards, design prototypes, and template specifications related to geotechnical engineering for Data Centers and supporting infrastructure.
• Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with authorities having jurisdiction.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its data center design team in one of our four hubs: Austin, TX; Columbus, OH; Herndon, VA; or Seattle, WA.

As a Geotechnical Engineer at AWS you will be responsible for providing technical guidance and oversight on geotechnical issues related to construction projects. 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 prototypical Data Center sites, provide technical design guidance and vendor oversight, solve large-scale implementation issues, and build a strong understanding of geotechnical design and program requirements.

Key job responsibilities

• Analyze data collected during geotechnical investigations to identify potential geotechnical hazards that may affect the project's design, construction, or operation.
• Provide technical guidance to project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders on geotechnical issues such as foundation design, slope stability, earthworks, pavement design, and groundwater control.
• Manage external geotechnical design consultants through the Data Center design and construction process.
• Review and optimize designs for site layout, earthworks, foundations, soil stabilization and amendments, pavements, etc.
• Coordinate with internal and external 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 geotechnical engineering 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, foreseeing and managing internal Technical Program Manager’s expectations regarding project-specific cost and schedule 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License
• 4+ years of geotechnical engineering experience

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
• Proficiency with geotechnical engineering standards to review investigations and assessments to determine soil and rock conditions, site suitability, and potential hazards.
• 2+ years experience in design for Data Centers or Mission Critical facilities with working knowledge of land development conventional practices.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite software.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.

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