Data Center Mechanical Design Engineer – Design Innovator

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead data center mechanical design from concept through construction, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors. You will define equipment specs, approve submittals, and support commissioning to ensure uptime and performance.

This role requires 6+ years in engineering design for mission critical facilities, including hydronics and duct design, with travel up to 20% to support multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience researching new data center designs and construction methods.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulatory requirements for the region.
• Experience in mission critical facilities including data centers, power, or oil/gas.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal teams to understand user requirements.
• Create data center mechanical designs and construction documents.
• Define equipment specifications and approve submittals.
• Coordinate with vendors, utilities, and local authorities.
• Support commissioning and turnover with onsite engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Data center knowledge

Hydronics

Duct design

Project management

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead data center mechanical design from concept through construction, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors. You will define equipment specs, approve submittals, and support commissioning to ensure uptime and performance.

This role requires 6+ years in engineering design for mission critical facilities, including hydronics and duct design, with travel up to 20% to support multiple sites.