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Structural engineering is one of the strongest paths to visa sponsorship since it's a textbook specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. Large engineering firms, construction companies, and infrastructure developers sponsor regularly. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican engineers, and PE licensure significantly strengthens both your career prospects and your visa case. EB-2 green card sponsorship is common for experienced structural engineers. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Structural Engineer to become part of a Data Center Engineering team. This engineer will be located in any of the 3 offices listed with intent to support AMER projects as well as some global projects.
As the Structural Engineer you 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
- Create, review and release data center Structural Engineering improvements and designs for the next gen data center design.
- Provide relevant feedback into Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for structural engineering 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/A design engineers.
- Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.
- Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.
- Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, interface with AHJs and design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.
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
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Bachelors Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of commercial, warehouse, industrial and/or data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
- 2+ 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
- Solid working proficiency in related structural design software such as CSI and Bentley Structural package, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Navisworks, sketch up and MS Office Suite.
- Experience in seismic design and detailing for structural steel and reinforced concrete structures, regulations, and standards including IBC and ASCE.
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, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Structural Engineer to become part of a Data Center Engineering team. This engineer will be located in any of the 3 offices listed with intent to support AMER projects as well as some global projects.
As the Structural Engineer you 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
- Create, review and release data center Structural Engineering improvements and designs for the next gen data center design.
- Provide relevant feedback into Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for structural engineering 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/A design engineers.
- Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.
- Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.
- Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, interface with AHJs and design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.
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
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Bachelors Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of commercial, warehouse, industrial and/or data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
- 2+ 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
- Solid working proficiency in related structural design software such as CSI and Bentley Structural package, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Navisworks, sketch up and MS Office Suite.
- Experience in seismic design and detailing for structural steel and reinforced concrete structures, regulations, and standards including IBC and ASCE.
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, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Structural Engineer
Pursue the SE license in states that offer it
Several U.S. states, including California and Illinois, offer a separate Structural Engineer (SE) license beyond the standard PE. This credential is required for designing hospitals, schools, and other essential structures in seismic zones. Holding or pursuing an SE license significantly strengthens your value and your visa petition.
Target structural engineering firms in seismic regions
Firms in California, the Pacific Northwest, and other seismic zones have strong demand for structural engineers with earthquake-resistant design expertise. Companies like Thornton Tomasetti, Degenkolb Engineers, and Walter P Moore have offices in these regions and have sponsored engineers with specialized seismic design skills.
Leverage STEM OPT to gain project licensure experience
Civil and structural engineering degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Use the 36-month OPT period to gain the supervised experience hours required for PE and SE licensure while contributing to real projects under a licensed engineer's supervision.
Develop expertise in performance-based seismic design
Performance-based design methods, including nonlinear analysis using tools like ETABS, SAP2000, and Perform-3D, are increasingly required for complex structures. This advanced skill set is not widely taught at the undergraduate level and helps justify the specialized nature of the H-1B role.
Explore infrastructure rehabilitation and forensic engineering
Bridge inspection, structural assessment, and forensic analysis of structural failures represent a growing market driven by aging U.S. infrastructure. Engineers with experience in structural health monitoring and retrofit design fill a niche that supports sponsorship justification.
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Do structural engineering firms sponsor H-1B visas?
Large structural engineering firms and multidisciplinary companies do sponsor H-1B visas, particularly for engineers with specialized skills in seismic design, complex geometry structures, or advanced analysis methods. Firms like Thornton Tomasetti, Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM), and ARUP have sponsored structural engineers. Smaller boutique structural firms may sponsor as well but less frequently.
How is structural engineer sponsorship different from civil engineer sponsorship?
Structural engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering, and H-1B petitions are often filed under the same SOC code (17-2051). However, structural engineering roles typically involve more specialized analysis and design work, which can make it easier to demonstrate the specialty occupation requirement. In states with a separate SE license, the additional credentialing further supports the petition.
What structural engineering software should I learn for U.S. jobs?
ETABS and SAP2000 by Computers and Structures Inc. are the most widely used in U.S. building design. RAM Structural System (Bentley) is common for steel and concrete buildings. For advanced analysis, Perform-3D and LS-DYNA are used for performance-based and blast-resistant design. Familiarity with U.S. building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360) is equally important.
Can structural engineers work on infrastructure projects as visa holders?
Yes. Most bridge, highway, and building structural projects funded by state and federal agencies do not have citizenship requirements for engineering staff. However, some projects near military installations or classified facilities may have access restrictions. Structural engineers on H-1B visas regularly work on public infrastructure projects across the U.S.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Structural Engineer jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a structural engineer in Texas will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
How to find Structural Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Structural Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in visa-sponsored positions. Focus on construction companies, engineering consultancies, and infrastructure firms that commonly sponsor H-1B, TN, or skilled worker visas. Target roles in bridge design, building structures, and civil infrastructure projects where companies actively seek international engineering talent to fill specialized positions.
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