Innovative Data Center Civil Design Lead

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join its design team. You will lead civil engineering designs for data center sites, provide technical guidance, and oversee vendors as part of a diverse, cross-functional group supporting North and South American facilities.

The role focuses on space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness, with a fast-paced environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Manage our external civil design consultants through the Data Center design and construction process
• Review designs for site layout, grading, power substations, storm water, utilities, and pavement
• Coordinate with internal and external MEP 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 site design 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, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with authorities having jurisdiction. Anticipated travel is approximately 25%.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join its design team. You will lead civil engineering designs for data center sites, provide technical guidance, and oversee vendors as part of a diverse, cross-functional group supporting North and South American facilities.

The role focuses on space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness, with a fast-paced environment and opportunities for professional growth.