Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Engineering

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Engineering Job ID: 10380846 | Amazon Data Services, Inc. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure.

In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. 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. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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. They are responsible for achieving a world‑class uptime for our customers.

They justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to senior management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. They drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on. They have hands‑on mechanical design and field experience and can design and operate mechanical (cooling) systems, have an understanding of the critical equipment needs for a data center, and understand the constructability of varying designs.

At Amazon, teamwork is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As a mechanical engineer at Amazon, you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including utilities, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.

As an Engineer in this role, 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 achieve this by breaking down complex problems into straightforward and actionable solutions. This will be achieved by working with internal teams to understand user requirements and challenges as well as collaborating with teams or individuals from other disciplines, cultures and countries.

You will elevate issues as required and communicate clearly and effectively at the appropriate level of detail with people from a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds. The role also requires in‑depth knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling and analysis, to confirm the airflow both inside and outside of a data center. 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 (LSEs), 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, all while having fun and offering creative, out‑of‑the‑box solutions. Key Job Responsibilities Design and implement energy‑efficient mechanical systems for data centers.

Partner with teams to develop innovative cooling solutions and sustainability initiatives. Experience with CFD modeling and analysis. Experience with BIM/Revit.

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.

Conceive, initiate, and lead projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design, innovation, and implementation. Decompose complex problems into straightforward and actionable solutions. Work with internal teams to understand user requirements and challenges.

Collaborate with teams or individuals from other disciplines, cultures, and countries. Escalate issues as required and communicate clearly and effectively at appropriate level of detail. 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. Develop strategic solutions that meet or exceed quality requirements and fall within budgetary limits.

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 (LSEs), including participation on deep dives, investigations and recommendations on mitigation plans. Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.

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.

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. 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.

Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. 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 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience. 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. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.

Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities. Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.). CFD modeling and analysis experience.

Revit/BIM modeling experience. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineering or Architectural license. Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.

Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production. Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents. Equal Opportunity Statement Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Apply for Disabilities/Accommodations If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. Salary and Benefits Base salary ranges (USD) for the position: USA, VA, Herndon: 136,600.00 – 184,800.00 per year. USA, WA, Seattle: 136,600.00 – 184,800.00 per year.

Amazon also offers sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. Posting History Posted: April 2, 2026 (Updated about 4 hours ago) Posted: April 1, 2026 (Updated about 13 hours ago) Posted: February 3, 2026 (Updated about 14 hours ago) Posted: March 31, 2026 (Updated 1 day ago) #J-18808-Ljbffr