Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Engineering

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.

Amazon Web Services is seeking Mechanical Engineers to become part of a global engineering team, responsible for the implementation and technical evaluation of our designs and the continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint.

Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient, cost-effective mechanical systems and are responsible for achieving world-class uptime for our customers. They justify and communicate technical decisions to Sr. Management and drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. They have hands-on mechanical design and field experience, can design and operate mechanical (cooling) systems, understand the critical equipment needs for a data center, and understand the constructability of varying designs.

As a mechanical engineer at Amazon, you will work with other internal groups as well as external groups including utilities, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors. You will work with the Principals and Senior Mechanical Engineers to drive the standardization of designs across the global region in production data centers and resolve open technical issues in the mechanical space. You will participate in the research and development of new technologies and designs applicable to our products or services. Relied on as a subject matter expert in the mechanical engineering field, you write technical documentation for such projects. Your tasks include conceiving, initiating, and leading projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design, innovation, and implementation. You will break down complex problems into straightforward and actionable solutions, working with internal teams to understand user requirements and challenges as well as collaborating with teams or individuals from other disciplines, cultures, and countries.

Part of the role will also include the review and approval of critical equipment submittals including vendor Witness Tests, provide technical support on global Large Scale Events (LSE's), including participation on deep dives, investigations, and recommendations on mitigation plans. You will also be expected to maintain and host technical mechanical forums to provide a collaborative environment for development of data center mechanical systems, as well as provide support and mentorship for the whole of the DCE engineering community.

Key Job Responsibilities

Under the direction of an engineering manager, the Sr. Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Design and implement energy-efficient mechanical systems for data centers
• Partner with teams to develop innovative cooling solutions and sustainability initiatives
• BIM/Revit experience
• Create comprehensive documentation for mechanical designs and operational procedures
• Support continuous improvement through data analysis and system optimization
• Guide project teams through planning, execution, and commissioning phases
• Conceives, initiates, and leads projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design, innovation, and implementation
• Decompose complex problems into straightforward and actionable solutions
• Collaborate with teams or individuals from other disciplines, cultures, and countries
• Communicate clearly and effectively at the appropriate level of detail with people from a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds
• Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications, white papers, wiring schematics and diagrams, and reports
• Understand and safeguard implementation of the Global Mechanical Basis of Design (BoD) with constant auditing
• Drive standardization in the data center mechanical designs
• Development of strategic solutions, which meet or exceed our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements
• Capture requirements and turn aspirational company or customer goals into well-defined, achievable and testable specifications and solutions
• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during innovation and research and development projects
• Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify the appropriate mechanical equipment
• Review and approval of critical equipment submittals including vendor Witness Tests
• Provide technical support on global Large Scale Events (LSE's), including participation on deep dives, investigations and recommendations on mitigation plans
• Maintain and host technical mechanical forums to provide a collaborative environment for development of data center mechanical systems
• Provide support and mentorship for the whole of the Data Center Engineering community
• Have fun and offer creative out-of-the-box solutions

A Day in the Life

You'll start your day connecting with global team members to review ongoing projects. You might analyze energy efficiency data, collaborate on innovative cooling solutions, or mentor fellow engineers. You'll participate in design reviews, engage with vendors, and contribute to sustainability initiatives that shape our environmental footprint.

About the Team

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 Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.

Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)
• 6+ years of design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 into deployment or mass production

Pay and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

• 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

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Company

Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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