Sr. Global Structural Engineer

1 day ago


Seattle WA United States Amazon Full time

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to become part of a Data Center Engineering team. This engineer will be located in Zagreb, Croatia with intent to support global projects.


You as the Senior Structural Engineer will be responsible for the structural infrastructure strategy and continuous product innovation and development to support our rapidly expanding global data center footprint. AWS Data Centers are a major component of worldwide cloud-computing infrastructure and are industry leading examples of critical facilities. Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient, cost effective data center structural systems. As engineers at Amazon we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Senior Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs.


As an engineer at Amazon you have the ability to drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on. Our Structural Engineers play a hands on role with our mission critical data center structural designs and implementation.


Amazon offers a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for continued professional growth. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.


If you are a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex problems we want YOU Some of the best parts of working at Amazon is that you will be responsible for working on multi-million dollar designs that support our array of businesses and wide variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.


Key job responsibilities
  1. Work with the other design and engineering professionals on concepts, build, and retrofit projects.
  2. Create, review and release data center Structural improvements and architectural designs.
  3. Provide relevant feedback into Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for structural systems.
  4. Serve as a technical advisor for AWS DC design projects including; review of foundation and structural systems, evaluating superstructure design options, performing seismic studies and assessing structural calculation assumptions.
  5. Create, review and release architectural/civil/structural design RFPs.
  6. Manage our external architectural/civil/structural design consultants.
  7. Coordinate with internal and external MEP/C/S design engineers.
  8. Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.
  9. Work on multiple data center build and capital improvement projects simultaneously.
  10. Travel for site assessments, consultant selection activities, internal design meetings, construction review, interface with AHJs, design consultants, quantity surveyors, and building owners. Anticipated travel not to exceed 40%.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Accredited Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering and ideally +7 years structural engineering experience on large industrial, warehouse, hospitals and commercial projects.
  2. Solid working proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Navisworks, sketch up and MS Office Suite as well as related structural design software such as CSI, Tekla, Bently Structural package or equivalent.
  3. Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including local and international standards. Experience in performing and reviewing seismic studies and calculations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Master or PhD degree in structural engineering including 5+ years of experience in structural design for data centers, telecom facilities or mission critical facility design.
  2. Professional Engineering Registration.
  3. Detailed understanding of tilt-up and precast concrete structures, structural steel systems, seismic analysis, wind loading, snow loading, building forensic analysis, geotechnical engineering, structural modular design, building construction, forensic analysis of building design and construction defects, and evaluating value engineering for building structure and foundation.
  4. Strong knowledge of international building codes and regulations including IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, ASTM, and OSHA.
  5. Basic understanding of large scale mechanical and electrical system components and designs.
  6. Site work experience.
  7. Ability to manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.


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