Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Engineering

Amazon • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AWS Infrastructure Services is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, ensuring customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. This role involves working on challenging problems within the supply chain and requires collaboration with diverse teams, including software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. The position focuses on delivering high standards for safety and security while providing infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost. The role also emphasizes an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers individuals to own them to completion. The position is for someone passionate about sustainable engineering and innovative design, aiming to shape the future of data center infrastructure with a significant environmental impact by creating energy-efficient solutions.

A day in the life involves connecting with global team members to review ongoing projects, analyzing energy efficiency data, collaborating on innovative cooling solutions, mentoring fellow engineers, participating in design reviews, engaging with vendors, and contributing to sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
• 6+ 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
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
• Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
• 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 researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360)
• Understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, CFD Analysis
• Knowledge of building management systems

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

Benefits

• Sign-on payments
• Restricted stock units (RSUs)
• 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
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior