Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
About the role
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. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles to help deliver the highest standards for safety, security, and seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost.
Travel should be up to 20% of your 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 in developing innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges
- Oversee 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 offering a robust suite of products and services trusted by startups to Global 500 companies.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications or have non-traditional career paths.
Work/Life Balance
We strive for flexibility to support work-life harmony, ensuring success at work does not come at the expense of personal well-being.
Inclusive Team Culture
Our employee-led affinity groups and ongoing events (e.g., Conversations on Race and Ethnicity, AmazeCon) foster a culture of inclusion and learning.
Mentorship and Career Growth
AWS provides knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you develop into a well-rounded professional.
Requirements
- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering 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 data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- 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
Your compensation package will include sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and comprehensive benefits.
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
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off and parental leave
Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.