Amazon Data Center Structural Engineer DC Design Engineering 

United States, Kansas 

776137993

As a DC Structural Engineer at AWS, you will be part of the design team for Amazon DCs in our Americas Region and impact other projects around the world. As a Structural Engineer at AWS 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 DC facilities, provide technical guidance to team members, review milestone drawings by consultants, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for structural design requirements.About the team
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- United States Citizenship Required. ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering
- 7+ years experience in structural design for industrial or commercial projects
- 5+ years of Data Center, Mission Critical Facility, Hospital, School, or highly complex Commercial Tower facility design experience.

- Master’s degree in civil or structural engineering. Planning on obtaining Professional Engineering License in next 12 months. Ability to travel internationally
- Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of DCs. Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standard including IBC and ASCE. Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
- Detailed understanding of tilt-up and precast concrete structures, structural steel systems, seismic design, wind loading, snow loading, and forensic analysis of building design and construction defects. Experience in design and calculation for auxiliary framing systems used to support cable tray, conduit, ductwork, etc. Experience in design and review of non-structural components and non-building structures. Ability to evaluate the constructability of new technologies, and determine construction methods of data center equipment and facilities. Ability to perform and present business case analysis.
- Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability. Ability to effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners. Ability to manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.
- Basic understanding of large scale mechanical and electrical system components and designs. Experience designing projects to comply with ICD/ICS 705 accreditation requirements.