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Sr. Structural Engineer, Data Center Engineering

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/9/2026

Compensation

$136,600 - $184,800 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

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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