AWS is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join its design team in Herndon, VA. This role involves leading Civil Engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers and collaborating with a diverse team of Architects, Engineers, and Designers. The position focuses on innovative design solutions and maintaining high standards for safety and security. Candidates will have opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in a supportive work environment.

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
• Professional Engineering license or plan for acquiring within 12 months of start date
• 3+ years of commercial, warehouse, and/or industrial site-civil design experience with work in site development, grading, paving, storm water, and utility design
• Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam Revu

• 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
• 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
• Create, review, and release design RFPs for various projects, including DCs and special program facilities
• Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously and foresee 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.