Geotechnical Engineer, Data Center Design

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its data center design team, with hubs in Columbus, OH, Austin, TX, Herndon, VA, and Seattle, WA. You will provide technical guidance on geotechnical issues, oversee external consultants, and help shape prototypes and standards for large-scale data center sites.

You will review designs, coordinate with internal/external engineers, and develop documentation and specifications to ensure safe, cost-effective ground improvements

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 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. 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,

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its data center design team, with hubs in Columbus, OH, Austin, TX, Herndon, VA, and Seattle, WA. You will provide technical guidance on geotechnical issues, oversee external consultants, and help shape prototypes and standards for large-scale data center sites.

You will review designs, coordinate with internal/external engineers, and develop documentation and specifications to ensure safe, cost-effective ground improvements