Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Retrofit Design, Fleet Remediation Engineering

Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Retrofit Design, Fleet Remediation Engineering

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

As an Amazon Fleet Remediation Data Center Retrofit Mechanical Engineer, you will lead design projects in operational data centers, that remediate issues, upgrade our existing infrastructure or add new services. You will be the 'go to' engineering resource for these projects and will provide lifecycle support from design through implementation. You will use your (mechanical or electrical) expertise to:

• Own the design for existing data center upgrades and design‑solutions which add data center infrastructure, capacity, improve availability, and/or increase sustainability.
• Perform design and equipment submittal review for Data Centers in your region.
• Interface with internal and external data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team, field engineering, and controls engineering to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
• Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
• Act as technical subject matter expert for your given discipline during new remediation projects.
• Support construction, commissioning, operations, and turnover.

• Strong Engineering Judgement and are able to provide design and recommendations despite uncertainty.
• Detail and data oriented with familiarity with design/construction processes.
• Experience managing engineering projects and engineering consultants.
• Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Commissioning, Construction and Design).
• Manage design and as built drawings and documents.
• Prepare and present progress reports to all relevant stakeholders.
• Be inclined to get into the field to see things up close.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering.
• Preferred:
  Professional Engineer License.
• Preferred:
  Experience with building codes and regulations for your region.
• Preferred:
  Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
• Preferred:
  Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of both mechanical and electrical equipment or design related to data center electrical and mechanical topology.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of continuously operating redundant electrical systems, cooling systems, air flow containment systems, and building management systems.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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 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, and parental leave.

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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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USA, VA, Herndon -  -  USD annually.

Posted: May 20, 2026 (Updated about 16 hours ago).