Data Center Structural Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon is hiring a Data Center Structural Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering in Seattle, United States. It pays $117k-$160k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Lead structural engineering design and deployment for AWS data center facilities globally.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Structural Engineer to join its design team in Seattle, Washington.

AWS designs, builds, and operates Data Centers (DC) around the world and is a leader in worldwide cloud-computing infrastructure.

Engineers in 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 emphasizing security, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, while finding new ways to meet AWS’s growing demand.

As a DC Structural Engineer at AWS, you will be part of the design team for Amazon DCs in our Americas Region and impact other projects around the world. As a Structural Engineer at AWS 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 to team members, review milestone drawings by consultants, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for structural design requirements.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering
- 7+ years experience in structural design for industrial or commercial projects
- 5+ years of experience with design of Data Center, Mission Critical, Hospital, Schools, Commercial or Residential Tower facilities.
- Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standard including IBC and ASCE.
- Planning on obtaining Professional Engineering License in next 12 months
- US Citizen

Preferred qualifications

- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
- Detailed understanding of tilt-up and precast concrete structures, structural steel systems, seismic design, wind loading, snow loading, and forensic analysis of building design and construction defects.
- Experience in value engineering for building structural systems.
- Experience in design and calculation for auxiliary framing systems used to support cable tray, conduit, ductwork, etc.
- Experience in design and review of non-structural components and non-building structures
- Ability to travel internationally

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Data Center Structural Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $117k-$160k a year.
The role is based in US, WA, Seattle.
The job was posted on September 7, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Structural EngineeringBuilding CodesData Center DesignAutoCADRevit

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