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Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Hybrid $116,800 - $160,000 Full-time Senior

The mechanical engineer will design and innovate resilient mechanical distribution systems for global data centers, managing projects from concept through construction and commissioning. They will collaborate with internal and external teams to define equipment specifications, ensure code compliance, and provide technical support during the construction phase.

Responsibilities

  • Work with internal teams to gather user requirements and develop mechanical designs
  • Create construction document sets and ensure compliance with city/county codes and building regulations
  • Specify and coordinate with regional vendors and manufacturers for mechanical equipment
  • Review and approve equipment submittals and define project scopes
  • Provide technical support during construction and collaborate with commissioning teams
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects across geographic regions
  • Travel to sites for reviews, field engineering support, system audits, and startup as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • 6+ years of engineering design or construction experience in mission‑critical facilities
  • Experience with hydronics, air‑side duct design, and plumbing design
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data‑center equipment

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture with employee‑led affinity groups
  • Innovative benefit offerings and learning experiences (CORE, AmazeCon)
  • Flexible schedule with work‑life balance
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave

Key Skills

Mechanical system design Hydronics Air‑side duct design Plumbing design Building code compliance Construction documentation Vendor management Project management Cross‑functional collaboration Problem solving Technical writing Microsoft Office Suite Travel coordination Leadership Communication

About Amazon

Amazon Web Services operates the worldwide cloud platform, supporting a massive network of data centers that provide computing resources to customers globally.

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