Job ID: | Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited
Revolutionize Cloud Infrastructure Design: Join the Team Powering Global Digital Innovation
We’re seeking an exceptional Civil Engineer to shape the future of cloud infrastructure, designing cutting‑edge data centers that will support technological advancement across the globe. In this role, you’ll transform complex engineering challenges into elegant, efficient solutions that power the world’s most innovative digital platforms.
About AIS
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.
Key job responsibilities
- Working with the other design and engineering professionals on concepts and build projects.
- Creating, reviewing and releasing data center Civil Engineering designs.
- Managing the portfolio of data center designs and features.
- Development and maintenance of CSA Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for civil engineering systems.
- Serve as a technical advisor for AWS DC design projects including review of civil engineering designs such as roads, drainage, civil site works, bulk earthworks, cut/fill analysis, retaining walls; evaluating civil engineering design options, and assessing civil engineering calculation assumptions.
- Evaluating reports and creating scope for geotechnical investigation testing
- Creating, reviewing and releasing civil engineering design Requests For Pricing.
- Manage our external design consultants.
- Coordinate with internal and external MEP design engineers.
- Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistency.
- Work on multiple data center build and capital investment projects simultaneously.
- Travel for site assessments, consultant selection activities, internal design meetings, construction review, interface with AHJs, design consultants, quantity surveyors, and building owners.
- Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate the constructability of new technologies, and determine construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
- Perform and present business case analysis.
- Solid working proficient with civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
A day in the life
As a Data Centre (DC) Civil Engineer at AWS, you will lead designs for AWS DCs in our Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) geography and impact other projects around the world. As a DC Civil 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 Civil Engineering design requirements.
About the team
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.
About AWS 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 Integral 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
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Work/Life Balance
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Posted: October 14, 2025 (Updated 6 days ago)
Basic Qualifications
- Accredited Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
- Chartered Engineer in Ireland or equivalent overseas accreditation.
- Comprehensive experience in civil engineering design for industrial, warehouse, or commercial projects.
- Detailed understanding of all aspects of civil engineering including but not limited to roads design, drainage systems, bulk earthworks, retaining walls, slope stability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Experience in mission‑critical facility design.
- Advanced understanding of structural and architectural engineering principles.
- Expertise in mechanical and electrical system components.
- Direct experience with data center design, construction, or maintenance.
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