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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon 🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States of America

Hybrid $136,600 - $184,800 Full-time

Design and implement energy-efficient mechanical systems for next-generation data centers while leading cross-functional teams. Oversee the full project lifecycle from conception to implementation, including budget management and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement energy‑efficient mechanical systems for next‑generation data centers
  • Lead cross‑functional teams to develop 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
  • Travel up to 20% of the time and collaborate in‑person at the assigned office location

Requirements

  • 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission‑critical facilities such as data centers, power generation, or oil and gas
  • 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 for data center equipment and facilities
  • Experience in data center/mission‑critical design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
  • Professional Engineering or Architectural License (preferred)
  • Knowledge of building codes and regional regulations
  • Ability to read, interpret, and create construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
  • Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance with supplemental options
  • Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)

Key Skills

Mechanical system design HVAC engineering Energy efficiency analysis Data center infrastructure Project management Budget management Cross‑functional collaboration Sustainability engineering Thermal modeling CFD analysis AutoCAD Revit SolidWorks Agile methodology Leadership Data analysis Problem solving Communication

About Amazon

Amazon Web Services (AWS) operates the global cloud infrastructure that powers countless businesses, delivering scalable, secure, and reliable services worldwide.

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