AWS is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to lead Civil Engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers in Columbus, OH, Austin, TX, or Herndon, VA. This role involves working within a creative design team to solve complex problems and improve site design for data centers. The engineer will manage external consultants, coordinate with various design engineers, and ensure the highest standards of safety and security. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Professional Engineer License
• 3+ years of commercial, warehouse, and/or industrial site-civil design experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Knowledge of mission critical equipment and systems, design process, pre-construction requirements, and the construction process
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the design and constructability of site design by third-party consultants

• Manage external civil design consultants through the Data Center design and construction process.
• Review designs for site layout, grading, power substations, storm water, and utilities.
• Coordinate with internal and external architectural, structural, and MEP design engineers.
• Develop preliminary site layout concepts using Civil 3D, incorporating grading, utilities, and circulation patterns while maintaining flexibility for design evolution.
• 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 template specifications related to site design for Data Centers and supporting infrastructure.
• Create, review, and release design RFPs for various projects, including DCs and special program facilities.
• Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously and foresee and manage internal Technical Program Manager’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.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.