Field Mechanical Engineer, Critical Infra for Data Centers

Amazon Data Services, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA seeks an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Engineer to 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, troubleshooting complex issues, performing RCA, and leading audits. You will collaborate with operations, design, and safety teams to improve capacity, reliability, and efficiency across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Strong Engineering Judgement and decision-making under uncertainty/ambiguity
• Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
• Support operational issues with ad-hoc training, procedure reviews, and event support for critical equipment.
• Own conceptual design for data center upgrades to add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency and sustainability.
• Coordinate with data center operations, design engineering, server hardware, and EH&S teams to maintain consistency and reliability of services.
• Develop innovative solutions for AWS data centers and lead engineering audits including on-site visits with risk reports and mitigations.
• Act as resident engineer during new construction projects, supporting construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Lead projects across multiple geographic regions and manage engineering projects and consultants.

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA seeks an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Engineer to 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, troubleshooting complex issues, performing RCA, and leading audits. You will collaborate with operations, design, and safety teams to improve capacity, reliability, and efficiency across multiple projects.