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Snr. Constructability Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

AmazonMcLean, VAL7 ManagerSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview In this role, you embed in first-of-a-kind and new-product programs to catch constructability and commissioning issues early in design maturation. You validate novel construction methods, including prefabrication and modularization, and quantify impacts on schedule, cost, quality, and carbon. You translate field-proven innovations into fleet-wide standards, helping Amazon scale sustainable infrastructure. You work with cross-functional teams to ensure new designs are deployable globally and aligned with Product, Construction, and Manufacturing goals. Compensation / BenefitsHealth insurance (medical, dental, vision)401(k) with matchingPaid time off and parental leaveRSUs and sign-on incentivesFlexible spending accountsEmployee assistance and mental health support ResponsibilitiesEmbed into first-of-a-kind and new-product programs during design maturation to identify constructability and commissioning risksRun validation, vendor qualification, and deployment-readiness assessments for new designsDevelop and validate new build methods (prefabrication, modularization, new materials) and quantify their schedule, cost, quality, and carbon impactConvert field-proven innovations into fleet standards by updating basis-of-design intake and specificationsCollaborate with product owners, construction management, and manufacturers to ensure integration and buildability across products Key requirements6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities (data centers, power generation, or oil and gas)Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipmentExperience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenanceExperience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilitiesCross-functional collaborationProblem solving under design-to-field handoff pressureCommunication of complex concepts to diverse stakeholdersKnowledge of data center mechanical/electrical systemsExperience with construction methods including prefabrication and modularizationAbility to read, interpret, and create construction drawings and submittals