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Structural Engineer - Material Handling Systems, Mechanical Project Engineering

Amazon

Location

Nashville, TN

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$94,300 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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Job description

Amazon is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join the Material Handling Systems team. This role focuses on the analysis, design, and documentation of structural systems that support conveyors and material handling platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural steel design and experience with computational design tools. This position offers the opportunity to impact large-scale projects across Amazon's fulfillment network.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of structural engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one US state
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Experience performing structural analysis and design of steel structures and connections
  • Proficiency in structural FEA analysis software such as RISA
  • Strong knowledge of steel connection design and detailing
  • Knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, and AWS D1.1 standards

Responsibilities

  • Develop structural calculations and design documentation for material handling systems and associated infrastructure.
  • Support the development of structural permit documents, installation drawings, and coordinated BIM models.
  • Design structural connections ensuring load path integrity and code compliance.
  • Perform comprehensive structural analysis and design calculations for material handling equipment supports.
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors to integrate structural requirements with equipment specifications.
  • Respond to RFIs during construction phases and conduct site visits to verify installation compliance.
  • Perform design checks and peer reviews of structural calculations and drawings.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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