Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Cloud Computing

Sr.CivilEngineer,DatacenterLand/SiteDevelopment,AWS

$136–185k Columbus, Ohio, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Sr. Civil Engineer, Datacenter Land/Site Development, AWS at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Site Civil Engineering, Data Center Design, Land Development. Manage external civil design consultants. Review designs for site layout”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce project costs; Accelerate schedules

Industry & Context.

Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Solve large-scale implementation issues; Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

15 to 25% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Knowledge of building codes, 10+ years site civil engineering experience, Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE), Expert-level proficiency in mass grading, Expert-level proficiency in drainage design, Expert-level proficiency in earthwork balancing, Significant experience managing site entitlement processes, Significant experience managing permitting, Significant experience coordination with AHJ, Proven ability to research innovative methods, Proven ability to implement innovative methods

Nice to Have

Hyperscale data center development experience, Knowledge of critical data center mechanical equipment, Knowledge of critical data center electrical equipment, Datacenter site civil engineering design

What You'll Do.

Manage external civil design consultants

Review designs for site layout

Review designs for mass grading

Review designs for grading and drainage

Review designs for power substations

Review designs for dry utilities

Review designs for wet utilities

Review designs for pavement

Lead civil design coordination

Lead construction coordination

Assist lower level engineers

Coach lower level engineers

Mentor lower level engineers

Coordinate with internal architects

Coordinate with external architects

Coordinate with structural engineers

Coordinate with MEP engineers

Coordinate with physical security

Coordinate with technical security

Coordinate with environmental engineers

Coordinate with geotechnical engineers

Own data center site layout

Develop data center site layout

Incorporate utilities

Incorporate road patterns

Maintain flexibility for design evolution

Communicate design standards

Develop design standards

Maintain design standards

Develop template drawings

Maintain template drawings

Develop specifications

Maintain specifications

Foresee cost variables

Manage cost variables

Foresee schedule variables

Manage schedule variables

Develop cost improvement initiatives

Lead cost improvement initiatives

Develop quality improvement initiatives

Lead quality improvement initiatives

Develop schedule improvement initiatives

Lead schedule improvement initiatives

Develop consistency improvement initiatives

Lead consistency improvement initiatives

Travel for site assessments

Travel for internal design meetings

Travel for construction review

Travel for interfacing with authorities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal and external partners; Internal and external architects; Internal and external engineers; Physical and technical security; Environmental engineers; Geotechnical engineers

Communication Scope

Communicate design standards

Process & Methodology

Project management, Program management

Full Job 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 design, construct, and 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 architects, development professionals, civil, MEP, 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. As a Data Center Sr. Civil Engineer at AWS, you will lead Civil Engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers. 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 Data Center sites, provide technical design guidance and vendor oversight, solve large-scale implementation issues, and build a strong understanding of data center campus site design and program requirements. Amazon’s Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are known for our speed to market and reliability. This role sits within Americas Design Engineering team responsible for the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities located throughout North and S

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