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Structural Engineer, FRE-CSA - Field Remediation Engineering, Civil Architectura

Amazon, Columbus, OH, United States


Structural Engineer, FRE-CSA – Field Remediation Engineering, Civil Architectural Structural
Job ID: 10405170 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

The Structural Engineer in FSE-CSA provides the global vision, rationale and recommendations to leadership teams for next-generation data center structural design and remediation on new and existing sites, while ensuring current structural systems meet performance and operational standards. You will lead cross‑functional teams including technical program management, product management, architectural, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, supply chain management, operations, safety and security, and legal. You will be responsible for leading the structural design, strategy, product innovation, development, and audit/remediations of existing sites. This role will communicate technical decisions to Senior Engineers and drive continuous improvements with our designs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full life‑cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance.

Serve as the ‘go to’ engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed.

Work with a team of multi‑disciplinary professionals on conceptual design, build, and retrofit projects at existing data centers.

Create, review, and release data center structural improvements and designs.

Drive refinements to the Basis of Design, product development, sustainability, and template specifications for structural systems.

Act as technical advisor for projects including review of foundation and structural systems.

Create, review, and release structural design RFPs.

Manage external structural design consultants through audit, design, and implementation of projects while coordinating with internal engineering, construction, and other stakeholder teams.

Lead initiatives aimed at improving quality, schedule, consistency or reducing costs to in‑flight and future data center construction and improvement projects.

Work on multiple data center build and capital improvement projects simultaneously without compromising safety and availability constraints.

Qualifications

Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.

Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems (preferred).

Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production (preferred).

Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents (preferred).

Travel
30% to 40% travel is required, including international support with short notice. Travel may include auditing/inspecting data centers, working on international teams, and developing schematic and design document packages for future and existing sites.

Compensation
Base salary range:
USA, OH, Columbus – 96,600.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, OR, Hermiston – 96,600.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon – 96,600.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually

Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Equal Opportunity
Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

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