Amazon Geotechnical/Civil Engineer EMEA Data Centre Design DC Engineering 

Ireland, Dublin 

716868777

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a geotechnical engineer to join its data centre design team in Dublin, Ireland. Our team is responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers and drive to develop a fleet of buildings that emphasize security, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, while finding new ways to meet AWS’s growing demand.
As a geotechnical engineer at AWS, you will lead geotechnical designs for the data centres substations and grid connections that power our AWS DCs in our Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) geography and impact other projects around the world. As a geotechnical engineer, 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 prototypical design of the facilities, provide technical guidance, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for geotechnical, civil and structural design requirements.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.Key job responsibilities
- Management of Geotechnical Design packages for Data Centre Campuses, HV/MV Substation and Grid Connection projects;
- Create, review and release RFP’s for external design consultants- Manage our external CSA Design Consultants through the Design & Construction Administration phases of projects;
- During the Design Phase, act as the Owners Representative ensuring timely delivery, within budget and to the required quality level. This shall specifically include: specification of ground investigation scope, review of civil engineering and earthworks designs; evaluating geotechnical reports and civil engineering design options; review of structural engineering foundation designs;
- Coordinate with internal and external MEP Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Construction Managers, Technical Programme Managers;
- Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency;
- Develop and maintain the geotechnical and civil engineering aspects of Basis of Design, prototype design and template specifications for Data Centre, HV/MV Substations and Grid Connection project
- Travel for site assessments, design, AHJ and construction meetings.
- Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.Mentorship & 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.Work/Life Balance

- Honours degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited school and Postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical engineering
- +5 years experience in geotechnical engineering
- Experience in creating, reviewing and approving requests for proposal, bids, designs and documentation.
- Solid working proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
- Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including Eurocodes.;

- Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineering (PE) license;
- Master’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Structural Engineering;
- Project Management Certificate
- Experience working in multidisciplinary design teams (Civil, Structural, Architectural, Electrical and Mechanical);
- Solid working proficiency in Civil 3D, Revit and Bluebeam.
- 3+ years experience in the Data Centre or Power/Utility sector;