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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join its design 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.
As a Data Center Civil Engineer at AWS, you will lead Civil Engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers. 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 Data Center sites, provide technical design guidance and vendor oversight, solve large-scale implementation issues, and build a strong understanding of site design and program requirements.
Amazon’s Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are known for our speed to market and reliability. This role sits within Americas Design Engineering team responsible for the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities located throughout North and South America. Our Design Team is on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for being a diverse and upbeat team that is changing the face of Cloud Computing.
We continue to grow and are looking for motivated team members that can support our speed to market, raise the bar, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. At Amazon we highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.
Responsibilities:
- Manage our external civil design consultants through the Data Center design and construction process.
- Review designs for site layout, grading, power substations, storm water, utilities, and pavement.
- Coordinate with internal and external MEP design engineers.
- Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
- Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
- Develop and maintain design standards, design prototypes, and template specifications related to site design for Data Centers and supporting infrastructure.
- Coordinate with AWS Due Diligence and Real Estate teams to determine site selection criteria and review Due Diligence reports.
- Create, review, and release design RFPs for various projects, including DCs and special program facilities.
- Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously. Foresee and manage internal Technical Program Manager’s (TPM’s) expectation regarding project-specific cost and schedules variables.
- Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.
- Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with authorities having jurisdiction. Anticipated travel is approximately 25%.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities.
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
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.
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.
LOCATION
USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join its design 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.
As a Data Center Civil Engineer at AWS, you will lead Civil Engineering designs for Amazon Data Centers. 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 Data Center sites, provide technical design guidance and vendor oversight, solve large-scale implementation issues, and build a strong understanding of site design and program requirements.
Amazon’s Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are known for our speed to market and reliability. This role sits within Americas Design Engineering team responsible for the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities located throughout North and South America. Our Design Team is on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for being a diverse and upbeat team that is changing the face of Cloud Computing.
We continue to grow and are looking for motivated team members that can support our speed to market, raise the bar, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. At Amazon we highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.
Responsibilities:
- Manage our external civil design consultants through the Data Center design and construction process.
- Review designs for site layout, grading, power substations, storm water, utilities, and pavement.
- Coordinate with internal and external MEP design engineers.
- Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
- Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
- Develop and maintain design standards, design prototypes, and template specifications related to site design for Data Centers and supporting infrastructure.
- Coordinate with AWS Due Diligence and Real Estate teams to determine site selection criteria and review Due Diligence reports.
- Create, review, and release design RFPs for various projects, including DCs and special program facilities.
- Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously. Foresee and manage internal Technical Program Manager’s (TPM’s) expectation regarding project-specific cost and schedules variables.
- Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.
- Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with authorities having jurisdiction. Anticipated travel is approximately 25%.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities.
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
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.
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.
LOCATION
USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Document your design portfolio strategically
USCIS adjudicators reviewing your I-140 want evidence the role requires a specific degree, not just design talent. Organize your portfolio to show specialized discipline alignment, whether UX, product, brand, or spatial design, to support the specialty occupation framing.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every company that hires Design Leads has run a PERM before. Prioritize studios, tech companies, and consultancies that have filed PERM applications for design roles, since they already have the internal HR and legal infrastructure to sponsor you efficiently.
Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Design Lead roles by employers who have actively sponsored green cards, saving you from applying to companies that have no sponsorship infrastructure. Use it to identify which design teams have a real precedent for EB-2 or EB-3 filings.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 fit before accepting an offer
If your Design Lead role requires an advanced degree or you hold one, push for EB-2 classification, which skips the PERM recruitment advertising period in some cases via National Interest Waiver. EB-3 is broader but adds the supervised DOL recruitment stage regardless.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiations
Your employer's PERM filing locks in a wage level using DOL data. Look up the Design Lead SOC code in the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate your offer, so your target salary lands at or above the level the employer will certify to DOL.
Confirm your employer will file concurrently if your priority date allows
For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates for Design Leads are current, meaning your employer can file the I-140 and I-485 at the same time. Concurrent filing cuts months off your wait, so confirm this option during the offer discussion.
Green Card Design Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Design Lead positions typically qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring a bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, UX, or a related field. EB-2 is available if the role specifically requires an advanced degree or if your credentials and achievements meet the higher standard. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the correct category based on the job description and your qualifications.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Design Lead?
An H-1B visa is a temporary, renewable status tied to a specific employer, subject to the annual lottery cap. A green card via PERM is permanent residency with no renewal and no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically one to two years before the I-140 is even filed, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a status you need to maintain indefinitely.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for Design Lead applicants?
Before your employer can file your PERM labor certification with DOL, they must conduct a supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes posting the Design Lead position through specific channels defined by DOL. You are not involved in this step directly, but the job duties and requirements advertised must match what you will actually do, so review the job description carefully before this phase begins.
How do I find Design Lead roles where the employer has green card sponsorship experience?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Design Lead positions by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you are not starting from scratch researching which companies have run PERM before. This is especially useful for design roles because many creative agencies and studios are willing to hire internationally but have never sponsored a permanent resident petition and lack the process infrastructure to do so.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before my green card is issued?
Yes. Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, portability under AC21 allows you to move to a different Design Lead role with another employer in the same or a similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. The new role must be in the same broad design field, and you will need to notify USCIS of the change.