Sr. Data Center Structural Engineer, DC Design Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Data Center Structural Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves designing resilient and efficient Data Center facilities while ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of engineers and specialists to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment. The company values inclusivity and offers a culture that encourages bold ideas and personal growth. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact in the cloud infrastructure space, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Mentorship Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in structural design for industrial or commercial projects.
• 5+ years with design of Data Center and Mission Critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design resilient, cost-effective Data Center facilities.
• Provide technical guidance and review milestone drawings.

Skills

Structural Design

Building Codes

Seismic Design

Tilt-Up Concrete Structures

Value Engineering

Education

ABET Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

PE or SE Engineering License

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Engineers in AWS work to design resilient, cost effective Data Center facilities. Our team is responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers and drive to develop a fleet of buildings emphasizing security, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, while finding new ways to meet AWS’s growing demand.

As a DC Structural Engineer at AWS, you will be part of the design team for Amazon DCs in our Americas Region and impact other projects around the world. As a Structural Engineer at AWS 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 DC facilities, provide technical guidance to team members, review milestone drawings by consultants, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for structural design requirements.

About The Team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• United States Citizenship Required. ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering. PE or SE Engineering license.
• 10+ years experience in structural design for industrial or commercial projects
• 5+ with design of Data Center, Mission Critical, Hospital, Schools, Commercial or Residential Tower facilities.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standard including IBC and ASCE.
• Detailed understanding of tilt-up and precast concrete structures, structural steel systems, seismic design, wind loading, snow loading, and forensic analysis of building design and construction defects.
• Experience in value engineering for building structural systems.
• Experience in design and calculation for auxiliary framing systems used to support cable tray, conduit, ductwork, etc.
• Experience in design and review of non-structural components and non-building structures
  
  

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A2946284

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• Employment type

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• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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