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Overview Job ID: 3057404 | Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited
Revolutionize Cloud Infrastructure Design: Join the Team Powering Global Digital Innovation
We're seeking an exceptional Civil Engineer to shape the future of cloud infrastructure, designing cutting-edge data centers that will support technological advancement across the globe. In this role, you'll transform complex engineering challenges into elegant, efficient solutions that power the world's most innovative digital platforms.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We’re the people who keep the cloud running, supporting data centers and all servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure continual access to innovation. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain.
You’ll join a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate across AWS to deliver safety and security while providing capacity at the lowest possible cost, and you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key responsibilities Working with the other design and engineering professionals on concepts and build projects.
Creating, reviewing and releasing data center Civil Engineering designs.
Managing the portfolio of data center designs and features.
Development and maintenance of 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 such as roads, drainage, civil site works, bulk earthworks, cut/fill analysis, retaining walls; evaluating civil engineering design options, and assessing civil engineering calculation assumptions.
Evaluating reports and creating scope for geotechnical investigation testing.
Creating, reviewing and releasing civil engineering design Requests For Pricing.
Manage our external design consultants.
Coordinate with internal and external MEP design engineers.
Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.
Work on multiple data center build and capital investment projects simultaneously.
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 25%.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate the constructability of new technologies, and determine construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
Perform and present business case analysis.
Solid working proficiency 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 impact other projects around the world. You will be part of a creative design team tasked with solving problems, challenging the status quo, and providing technical guidance to solve large-scale implementation issues. You will be responsible for Civil Engineering design requirements and act as a subject matter expert on prototypical DC facilities.
About the team Our team is responsible for achieving world-class uptime for customers and developing a fleet of buildings focused on security, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness while meeting AWS’s growing demand.
About AWS Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, powering businesses from startups to Global 500 companies.
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Basic Qualifications Accredited Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
Chartered Engineer in Ireland or equivalent overseas accreditation.
Comprehensive experience in civil engineering design for industrial, warehouse, or commercial projects.
Detailed understanding of all aspects of civil engineering including roads design, drainage systems, bulk earthworks, retaining walls, slope stability.
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Civil Engineering
Experience in mission-critical facility design
Advanced understanding of structural and architectural engineering principles
Expertise in mechanical and electrical system components
Direct experience with data center design, construction, or maintenance
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