DC Structural Engineer, Design Engineering

Amazon

  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 25 days ago
DESCRIPTIONWe are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our design team in Dublin, Ireland or Zagreb, Croatia.AWS designs, builds, and operates Data Centers (DC) around the world and is a leader in worldwide cloud-computing infrastructure. The AWS Global Cloud Infrastructure is the most secure, extensive, and reliable cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. AWS has 80 Availability Zones across 25 geographic regions, with plans to launch 15 more Availability Zones and five more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, and Switzerland.Engineers at AWS work to design resilient, cost effective DC facilities. Our team is responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers and drive to develop a fleet of buildings that emphasize security, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, while finding new ways to meet AWS's growing demand.As a Structural Engineer at AWS, you will lead structural designs for AWS DCs in our Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) geography and impact other projects around the world. As a DC Structural Engineer, you will be part of a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects, Engineers, and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo. As a subject matter expert, you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical DC facilities, provide technical guidance, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for CSA (Civil, Structural and Architectural) design requirements.Key job responsibilities
  • Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction;
  • Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for structural & civil elements;
  • Create, review, and release design RFPs;
  • Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process.
  • Coordinate with internal and external Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Cabling design engineers;
  • Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
  • Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously
  • Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability;
  • Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%
  • Develop new concepts through exploration, design, testing and deployment;
  • Writing and maintaining structural specifications and Basis of Design documents
  • Evaluate the constructability of new technologies, and determine construction methods of data center equipment and facilities;
  • Perform and present business case analysis
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.Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.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.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Dublin, D, IRLBASIC QUALIFICATIONSWE LOVE DATA so please apply with your detailed CV which demonstrates the specific tasks you carry out as part of your current and previous roles!
  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Chartership with Engineers Ireland (or similar accredited body)
  • 5 years working experience with 3 years of experience in design of mission critical facilities inclusive of working experience with MEP engineering consultancies
  • Expert in structural design of steel and concrete structures including industrial or MEP-heavy buildings/facilities. Detailed knowledge of relevant design codes and standards such as EuroCodes, TGD's, British Standards, etc.
  • Expert in the use of structural design and modelling software such as Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds, STAAD Pro, Robot, Revit, AutoCAD
  • Expertise in leading structural design including; scheme/concept design, structure/building type selection; create/maintain project documentation before, during and after construction; reviewing and approving structural RFP, bids, designs and documentation;
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master degree in Structural and/or Civil Engineering
  • IStructE Chartered Engineer
  • +5 years of experience in Data Center, Mission Critical or Industrial project design and construction
  • Civil and/or Architectural experience
  • Engineering experience in different regions, including knowledge of international construction techniques and design codes; e.g. IBC, ASCE, etc.
  • Vendor and consultant management skills
  • Working knowledge and experience with large scale mechanical and power systems
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 (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial +44 800 086 9884 (tel:+448000869884). If calling from Ireland, please dial +353 1800 851 489 (tel:+3531800851489).

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