Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to innovation. This role involves tackling complex problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, collaborating with diverse teams of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers to maintain high standards for safety, security, and cost efficiency.

About the role

Join a team shaping the future of data center infrastructure with a focus on sustainable engineering and innovative design. You’ll collaborate across AWS to create energy-efficient solutions that reduce environmental impact while powering the digital world. Travel may be required up to 20% of the time for in-person collaboration at your assigned office location.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement energy-efficient mechanical systems for next-generation data centers.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Oversee the project lifecycle from conception through implementation, including budget management.
• Foster collaborative relationships with hardware teams to optimize facility-equipment integration.
• Guide continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and performance monitoring.

About the team

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuously innovating to support businesses of all sizes.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse career paths and encourages candidates to apply even if they don’t meet all preferred qualifications. Alternative experiences are welcomed.

Work/Life Balance
AWS promotes work-life harmony, offering flexibility to ensure success at work doesn’t come at the expense of personal well-being.

Inclusive Team Culture
AWS fosters an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups, learning experiences, and events like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity).

Mentorship and Career Growth
AWS provides mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and career-advancing resources to help employees develop professionally and meet high performance standards.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, power generation, or oil and gas).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of direct experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
• Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
• Knowledge of regional building codes and regulations.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production.
• Knowledge of Power Systems, Fluid Dynamics, or Thermodynamics.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is:

• USA, GA, Atlanta: $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 USD annually
• USA, OH, Columbus: $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon: $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle: $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 USD annually

Compensation includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Learn more about benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.