Sr. Structural Engineer, Data Center Engineering
AmazonSr. Structural Engineer, Data Center Engineering
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/9/2026
Compensation
$136,600 - $184,800 per year
Job description
The Senior Structural Engineer role at AWS involves designing and innovating structural infrastructure for data centers. This position is part of a diverse team focused on maintaining high safety and security standards while ensuring cost-effective solutions. The engineer will work on critical facilities that support AWS's global cloud infrastructure. The role offers opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced and inclusive environment.
Requirements
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission critical facilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 6+ years of design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience.
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for the region.
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings and specifications.
Responsibilities
- Create, review and release data center Structural Engineering improvements and designs.
- Provide relevant feedback into Basis of Design and prototype design specifications.
- Serve as a technical advisor for AWS DC design projects.
- Manage external architectural/civil/structural design consultants.
- Coordinate with internal and external MEP/C/A design engineers.
- Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.
- Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
- Travel for site assessments and internal design meetings.
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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