Critical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer

Amazon Critical Infrastructure Engineer provides full life‑cycle support to AWS data centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance.

• Provide full life‑cycle support to AWS data centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance.
• Serve as the go‑to engineering resource for the region, offering technical advice and subject‑matter expertise.
• Troubleshoot site equipment failures, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation.
• Support operational issues through ad‑hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews, and event support.
• Own conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design solutions that add capacity, improve availability, enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Interface with data center operations, design engineering, server hardware, and environmental health & safety teams to promote consistent and reliable services.
• Develop innovative solutions for AWS data centers.
• Work concurrently on projects, often across multiple geographical regions.
• Initiate and lead engineering audits with on‑site visits, producing risk reports with recommended mitigations.
• Act as resident engineer during new construction projects, supporting construction, commissioning, and turnover.

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC industry or data center mechanical engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng) or equivalent.
• Experience with design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission‑critical facilities, especially data centers.
• Strong engineering judgment with the ability to provide recommendations under uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Detail‑ and data‑oriented mindset.
• Proven problem‑solving skills using engineered solutions.
• Experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
• Ability to build trust and relationships with stakeholders including Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Management, and Technical Program Management.
• Adaptability and willingness to work in the field to assess on‑site conditions.
• Enthusiasm for a mix of office and field work.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.
• Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with web‑based and other software tools for calculation and data processing.
• Experience with electrical system design and analysis.