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 our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and collaborate with diverse teams of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers.

About the role

You’ll join a team that shapes the future of data center infrastructure while making a significant environmental impact. This role involves designing energy-efficient mechanical systems, leading cross-functional teams, and overseeing projects from conception through implementation, including budget management. You’ll collaborate with hardware teams to optimize facility-equipment integration and drive continuous improvement through data analysis. Travel may 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

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing. The team values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from non-traditional career paths to apply. AWS promotes work-life harmony, flexibility, and an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups, learning experiences, and events like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon. Mentorship and career growth resources are available to help employees develop professionally.

Requirements

• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities, including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities
• 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 such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with options for 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
• Parental leave