Data Center Structural Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
AmazonData Center Structural Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$116,800 - $160,000 per year
Job description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Data Center Structural Engineer to join its design team in Seattle, Washington or Austin, Texas. The role involves designing resilient and cost-effective data center facilities while ensuring world-class uptime for customers. As part of a creative team of architects and engineers, the engineer will provide technical guidance and impact the design of prototypical data center facilities. This position emphasizes innovation and problem-solving in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering
- Professional Engineer License
- 7+ years experience in structural design for industrial or commercial projects
- 5+ years of experience with design of Data Center, Mission Critical, Hospital, Schools, Commercial or Residential Tower facilities
- Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC and ASCE
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred
Responsibilities
- Design and review structural requirements for data center facilities
- Provide technical guidance to team members and review milestone drawings by consultants
- Solve large scale implementation issues related to structural design
- Carry design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment
- Manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Research new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center facilities
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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