Data Center Regional Mechanical Engineer; Field Engineering), Field Engineering

Job Description

As an Amazon Field Engineer, you will provide full life‑cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the go‑to engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed and will use your subject‑matter expertise to engage with diverse teams to:

• Perform design and equipment submittal review for new Data Centers in your region.
• Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
• Directly support operational issues with ad‑hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment, and event support.
• Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design solutions that add capacity, improve availability, increase efficiency, and sustainability.
• Interface with internal teams—data center operations, design engineering, server hardware, and environmental health and safety—to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability.
• Develop innovative solutions for AWS’s data centers.
• Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographic regions.
• Initiate and lead engineering audits, including on‑site visits within Amazon’s data centers, and produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations.
• Act as resident engineer during new construction projects, supporting construction, commissioning, and turnover.

• Possess strong engineering judgement and provide recommendations despite uncertainty or ambiguity.
• Be detail- and data-oriented.
• Have experience solving problems with engineered solutions.
• Manage engineering projects and consultants.
• Build trust and relationships with stakeholders such as Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Managers, and Technical Program Managers.
• Be adaptable and inclined to go into the field to see things up close.
• Enjoy a mix of office and field work.

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities (e.g., data centers, power generation, oil and gas).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Professional Engineer license.
• Experience with building codes and regulations for your region.
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.

The base salary range for this position is  –  USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, prescription, basic life and AD&DD insurance, optional supplemental life plans, an employee assistance program, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, and adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.

401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave are also provided. Learn more about our benefits at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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USA, MS, Canton

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