Geotechnical Engineer — Data Center Design & Foundations

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,800 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its data center design team across hubs in Austin, Columbus, Herndon, or Seattle.

You will analyze geotechnical data, guide foundation and earthwork design, manage external consultants, and coordinate with internal engineers from early site selection to project handover. The role requires a PE license and 4+ years of geotechnical experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• PE license required and 4+ years geotechnical experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze geotechnical data to identify hazards affecting design and construction.
• Provide guidance on foundation design, slope stability, earthworks, pavements and groundwater control.
• Manage external geotechnical consultants through design and construction processes.
• Review and optimize site layouts, earthworks, foundations and soil stabilization plans.
• Coordinate with internal and external design engineers and stakeholders.
• Communicate design standards and project documentation before, during and after construction.
• Develop design standards, templates and specifications for Data Centers and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with Due Diligence and Real Estate teams on site criteria and reports.
• Prepare, review and release RFPs for DCs and related facilities.
• Lead multiple projects and align TPM expectations on cost and schedule.
• Drive initiatives to improve cost, quality, schedule and consistency.
• Travel for site assessments and design reviews.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Client collaboration

Education

Professional Engineer License

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join its data center design team across hubs in Austin, Columbus, Herndon, or Seattle.

You will analyze geotechnical data, guide foundation and earthwork design, manage external consultants, and coordinate with internal engineers from early site selection to project handover. The role requires a PE license and 4+ years of geotechnical experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office.