Civil Engineer - Data Center Land​/Site Development , AWS

Job Overview

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.

• Manage external data center civil design consultants from conceptual through final design and construction process.
• Design, review and optimize site and land development plans, mass grading, grading and drainage, power substations, power and fiber optic distribution, storm water drainage, underground utilities, physical and perimeter security, roadways and pavement design, earthwork, construction details, construction specifications and design standards, etc.
• Coordinate with internal and external MEP engineers, architects, geotechnical engineers, permitting agencies, pre-construction, and construction teams; review and approve construction RFIs and submittals.
• 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 standard 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 mega campus projects simultaneously; foresee and manage internal Technical Program Manager’s (TPM’s) expectations regarding project-specific cost and schedule 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 ≈25%).

• Professional Engineer License
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 3D
• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years or Master’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience in data center development, mission critical projects, large scale commercial, warehouse, industrial land and site development (civil engineering)
• Working knowledge and experience in land development regulations, entitlement processes, site and land planning, land development permitting, environmental clearances, and land development civil engineering.

• Experience with 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
• 2+ years experience in civil design for Data Centers or Mission Critical facilities
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite software

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.

• Columbus, OH – $ – $ USD annually
• Austin, TX – $ – $ USD annually
• Herndon, VA – $ – $ USD annually

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