About This Role

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.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to become part

of a Data Center Engineering team. This engineer will be located in any of the 3

offices listed with intent to support AMER projects as well as some global

projects.

As the Senior Structural Engineer you will be responsible for the structural

infrastructure strategy and continuous product innovation and development to

support our rapidly expanding global data center footprint. AWS Data Centers are

a major component of worldwide cloud-computing infrastructure and are industry

leading examples of critical facilities.

Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient, cost effective data center

structural systems. As engineers at Amazon we are responsible for achieving a

world class uptime for our customers. We justify and communicate the technical

decisions we make to Senior Management and work hard to drive continuous

advancements and improvements with our designs.

As an engineer at Amazon you have the ability to drive change and define/design

the systems our customers rely on.

Our Structural Engineers play a hands on role with our mission critical data

center structural designs and implementation.

Amazon offers a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to

grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our

speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for continued professional

growth. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an

exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.

If you are a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with

complex problems we want YOU! Some of the best parts of working at Amazon is

that you will be responsible for working on multi-million dollar designs that

support our array of businesses and wide variety of customers. Great ideas are

encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our

focus on quality, speed, and cost.

Key job responsibilities

- Create, review and release data center Structural Engineering improvements and

designs for the next gen data center design.

- Provide relevant feedback into Basis of Design, prototype design, and template

specifications for structural engineering systems.

- Serve as a technical advisor for AWS DC design projects including; review of

foundation and structural systems, evaluating superstructure design options,

performing seismic studies and assessing structural calculation assumptions.

- Create, review and release architectural/civil/structural design RFPs.

- Manage our external architectural/civil/structural design consultants.

- Coordinate with internal and external MEP/C/A design engineers.

- Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.

- Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.

- Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review,

interface with AHJs and design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed

25%.

- Collaborate and coordinate with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)

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, 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: - 4+ 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

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of

data center equipment and facilities

- 6+ years of design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance

experience

- Design and detailing of structural lateral and gravity systems Preferred

Qualifications: - Professional Engineering or Architectural License

- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region

- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into

deployment or mass production

- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings,

specifications, and submittal documents

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, TX, Austin - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually

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