About This Role

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Structural Engineer to join

its design team in Herndon, Virginia.

AWS designs, builds, and operates Data Centers (DC) around the world and is a

leader in worldwide cloud-computing infrastructure. Engineers in AWS work to

design resilient, cost effective DC 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.

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.

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 (gender diversity)

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: - Professional Engineer License

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering

- 7+ 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

- Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standard including IBC and

ASCE Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in data center design, construction,

operations, or facility maintenance

- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite

- 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

- Design and calculation for auxiliary framing systems, non-structural

components and non-building structures. ( ie. cable tray, conduit, ductwork,

equipment platforms, façade, screen walls etc.)

- Ability to evaluate the constructability of new technologies, and determine

construction methods of data center equipment and facilities. To perform and

present business case analysis. Ability and willingness to think outside of the

box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to

reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability

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

[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

[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].

USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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