Sr. Mechanical Engineer - CFD, Data Center Engineering; AWS

Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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.

• CFD modeling and analysis (external and interior)
• Design and implement energy-efficient mechanical systems for data centers
• Partner with teams to develop innovative cooling solutions and sustainability initiatives
• BIM/Revit experience
• 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
• Conceives, initiates, and leads 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 the appropriate level of detail with people from a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds
• 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 our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements
• 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 approve critical equipment submittals including vendor Witness Tests
• Provide technical support on global Large Scale Events (LSE’s), 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 Data Center Engineering community
• Have fun and offer creative out-of-the-box solutions

• 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 in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
• 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
• Revit/BIM modeling experience

• 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

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

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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USA, TX, Austin - $ - $ USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - $ - $ USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - $ - $ USD annually