Description

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

• Work with the other design and engineering professionals on concepts, build, and retrofit projects.

• Create, review and release data center Structural improvements and architectural designs.

• Provide relevant feedback into Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for structural systems.

• 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.

• Create, review and release architectural/civil/structural design RFPs.

• Manage our external architectural/civil/structural design consultants.

• Coordinate with internal and external MEP/C/S design engineers.

• Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.

• Work on multiple data center build and capital improvement 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 40%.

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. 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.

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 help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

About the team

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Basic Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering and ideally +7 years structural engineering experience on large industrial, warehouse, hospitals and commercial projects

• 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.

• Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including local and international standards. Experience in performing and reviewing seismic studies and calculations

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

• Professional Engineering Registration

• 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.

• Strong knowledge of international building codes and regulations including IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, ASTM, and OSHA.

• Basic understanding of large scale mechanical and electrical system components and designs.

• Site work experience.

-Ability to manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.

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