Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Cloud Computing

StructuralEngineer

$117–160k Herndon, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Structural Engineer at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Structural engineering, Data center design, Seismic design. Create structural engineering improvements. Review structural engineering designs”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve world class uptime

Industry & Context.

Cloud Computing
Eligibility Requirements

25% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, 5+ years experience, Bachelors Degree in Structural Engineering, 2+ years industrial or commercial engineering, Solid working proficiency in structural design software, Experience in seismic design and detailing

Nice to Have

Professional Engineer License, Experience with building codes, Experience carrying design concepts through development, Experience reading construction drawings

What You'll Do.

Create structural engineering improvements

Review structural engineering designs

Release structural engineering designs

Provide feedback into Basis of Design

Provide feedback into prototype design

Provide feedback into template specifications

Serve as technical advisor

Review foundation systems

Review structural systems

Evaluate superstructure design options

Perform seismic studies

Assess structural calculation assumptions

Create architectural/civil/structural design RFPs

Review architectural/civil/structural design RFPs

Release architectural/civil/structural design RFPs

Manage external design consultants

Coordinate with MEP/C/A design engineers

Lead cost improvement initiatives

Lead quality improvement initiatives

Lead schedule improvement initiatives

Lead consistency improvement initiatives

Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Travel for site assessments

Travel for internal design meetings

Travel for construction review

Travel for interface with AHJs

Travel for interface with design consultants

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with software engineers; Collaborate with hardware engineers; Collaborate with network engineers; Collaborate with security experts; Collaborate with operations managers; Collaborate with internal engineers; Collaborate with external engineers

Communication Scope

Communicate technical decisions

Process & Methodology

Manage projects

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 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 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 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/de

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