AWS is looking for 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 engineer will have a significant impact on the design of Data Center sites and will be responsible for providing technical guidance and vendor oversight. The position emphasizes innovation, professional growth, and a commitment to continuous learning within a unique 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 Data Centers 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.