Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Engineering

Amazon • Austin, TX

1d • $136,600 - $184,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking Mechanical Engineers to join a global engineering team responsible for the implementation and technical evaluation of designs and the continuous innovation of its rapidly expanding data center footprint. Engineers at Amazon design resilient, cost-effective mechanical systems, are responsible for achieving world-class uptime, and justify and communicate technical decisions to senior management. They drive continuous advancements and improvements in designs, and define and design the systems customers rely on. This role requires hands-on mechanical design and field experience, with an understanding of critical data center equipment needs and the constructability of varying designs. Teamwork is essential, requiring collaboration with internal and external groups, including utilities, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors. The role involves working with Principals and Senior Mechanical Engineers to drive design standardization, resolve technical issues, and participate in research and development of new technologies. The engineer will be a subject matter expert, writing technical documentation, and conceiving, initiating, and leading projects with widespread impact. This involves breaking down complex problems into actionable solutions, understanding user requirements, and collaborating across disciplines, cultures, and countries. Escalating issues and communicating effectively with diverse audiences are key. The role also includes reviewing and approving critical equipment submittals, providing technical support for large-scale events, and maintaining technical mechanical forums. Support and mentorship for the Data Center Engineering community are also expected, along with a fun and creative approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

• 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

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
• BIM/Revit experience

Responsibilities

• Design and implement energy-efficient mechanical systems for data centers
• Partner with teams to develop innovative cooling solutions and sustainability initiatives
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

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