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AWS is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join its design team in Columbus, OH, Seattle, WA or Herndon, VA.
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.
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.
Key job 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, and utilities.
- Coordinate with internal and external architectural, structural, and MEP design engineers.
- Develop preliminary site layout concepts using Civil 3D, incorporating grading, utilities, and circulation patterns while maintaining flexibility for design evolution.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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 inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- 3+ years of commercial, warehouse, and/or industrial site-civil design experience. 3+ years in site development, grading, paving, storm water, and utility design.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
- Professional Engineer License.
- Experience in data center or mission critical facility design with basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission critical systems, design process, pre-construction requirements and the construction process.
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate the design and constructability of site design by third-party consultants.
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, OH, COLUMBUS - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join its design team in Columbus, OH, Seattle, WA or Herndon, VA.
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.
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.
Key job 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, and utilities.
- Coordinate with internal and external architectural, structural, and MEP design engineers.
- Develop preliminary site layout concepts using Civil 3D, incorporating grading, utilities, and circulation patterns while maintaining flexibility for design evolution.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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 inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- 3+ years of commercial, warehouse, and/or industrial site-civil design experience. 3+ years in site development, grading, paving, storm water, and utility design.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
- Professional Engineer License.
- Experience in data center or mission critical facility design with basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission critical systems, design process, pre-construction requirements and the construction process.
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate the design and constructability of site design by third-party consultants.
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, OH, COLUMBUS - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Align your degree to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Chilean civil engineering degrees are evaluated against the U.S. specialty occupation definition, which requires a bachelor's in a directly related field. Have your credentials assessed by a DOL-recognized credential evaluator before applying to confirm equivalency.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify engineering firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications for civil engineer roles. Employers already familiar with LCA filings for H-1B1 Chile move faster and rarely require internal legal escalation.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for H-1B1 Chile sponsoring roles
Migrate Mate surfaces civil engineer jobs from employers with verified DOL filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored Chilean professionals. Filter directly by occupation to find active opportunities.
Verify your prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up the wage level for your specific civil engineering specialty using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer.
Request the LCA before your consulate appointment
Unlike H-1B, your H-1B1 Chile application is filed at the consulate, not through USCIS. Confirm your employer has a certified LCA in hand before you schedule your visa interview, since consular officers require it at appointment.
Check your O*NET profile to strengthen your specialty occupation case
Civil engineering subdivisions like structural, geotechnical, and transportation each have distinct O*NET profiles. Matching your job duties and degree to the specific O*NET classification reduces the risk of a specialty occupation challenge during consular review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a civil engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes. Civil engineering meets the specialty occupation requirement because it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or a closely related field. Your specific subdiscipline, such as structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering, should match your degree field. The employer confirms this in the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before your consulate appointment.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to the H-1B for civil engineers?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, no USCIS petition, and an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills. For civil engineers, this means your application goes directly to the consulate after the employer files a certified LCA with DOL. The H-1B requires USCIS approval and lottery selection, which can delay employment by over a year.
How do I find civil engineer employers who sponsor the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Migrate Mate filters civil engineer job listings by employers with verified DOL LCA filing history, so you can identify companies that have already sponsored H-1B1 Chile professionals. This is more reliable than applying broadly, since not all engineering firms are familiar with the H-1B1 Chile process or have set up the required DOL filing workflow.
Can I work for a civil engineering staffing firm or contractor on an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, but the employer of record, meaning the company on the LCA and H-1B1 visa application, must be your direct employer. Staffing arrangements where a third-party places you at a client site can create complications if the end client is not listed as the petitioner. Confirm which entity will sign your employment documents before proceeding.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my civil engineering project ends early?
H-1B1 Chile status is tied to your employer and role, not a specific project. If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you must obtain a new H-1B1 Chile visa stamp before re-entering.