Data Center Civil Engineer, Design Engineering

7 days ago


Dublin, Ireland Amazon Full time

Job ID: 3057404 | Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure.
We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to our innovations.
We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.
You'll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver high safety and security standards while providing near-infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost.
You'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Design Team in Dublin, Ireland.
Responsibilities
Work with other design and engineering professionals on concepts and build projects.
Create, review and release data center Civil Engineering designs.
Manage the portfolio of data center designs and features.
Develop and maintain CSA Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for civil engineering systems.
Serve as a technical advisor for AWS DC design projects including review of civil engineering designs (roads, drainage, civil site works, bulk earthworks, cut/fill analysis, retaining walls); evaluate design options and assess calculation assumptions.
Evaluate reports and create scope for geotechnical investigation testing.
Create, review and release civil engineering design Requests For Pricing (RFPs).
Manage external design consultants.
Coordinate with internal and external MEP design engineers.
Lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.
Work on multiple data center build and capital investment projects simultaneously.
Travel for site assessments, consultant selection, internal design meetings, construction review, interface with AHJs, design consultants, quantity surveyors, and building owners (anticipated travel up to 25%).
Demonstrate ability to evaluate constructability of new technologies and determine construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.
Perform and present business case analysis.
Proficient with civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
A day in the life
As a Data Centre (DC) Civil Engineer at AWS, you will lead designs for AWS DCs in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) geography and influence other projects globally.
You will be part of a creative design team solving problems and challenging the status quo, providing technical guidance and responsible for Civil Engineering design requirements.
About the team
Our team is responsible for achieving a world-class uptime for customers and developing a fleet of buildings that emphasize security, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness while meeting AWS's growing demand.
Diversity and Inclusion
AWS values diverse experiences.
If you do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
We welcome non-traditional career paths and varied experiences.
Why AWS?
AWS is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.
We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate—trusted by startups to Global 500 companies.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Accredited Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering.
Chartered Engineer in Ireland or equivalent overseas accreditation.
6–8 years of experience in civil engineering design for industrial, warehouse, or commercial projects.
Detailed understanding of civil engineering including roads design, drainage systems, bulk earthworks, and retaining walls.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in civil engineering.
Experience managing a team of designers to meet milestone dates.
Experience across disciplines such as structural, architectural, and environmental engineering.
5+ years of experience directly related to DC or mission-critical facility design.
Understanding of building construction, forensic analysis of design/construction defects, and value engineering for building superstructure.
Basic understanding of large-scale mechanical and electrical system components and designs.
Direct experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of data centers.
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