Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center Systems

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform. This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of our global data centers, including fire suppression, detection, alarm systems, and life safety.

You will work with internal and external teams to define, design, and document mechanical features for reliable, safe facilities. The Owner role emphasizes continual improvement of mechanical design standards, detailed

Qualifications

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities.
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee project-related work such as water supply analysis and design for fire water service.
• Coordinate mechanical system space requirements, utilities, and equipment locations.
• Prepare detailed designs for HVAC, plumbing, and hydronic systems.
• Review design disciplines for code compliance with design standards.
• Work with internal/external stakeholders to ensure safety and uninterrupted data center operations.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Skills

Data center experience

Mechanical and electrical equipment

Design review experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Code compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform. This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of our global data centers, including fire suppression, detection, alarm systems, and life safety.

You will work with internal and external teams to define, design, and document mechanical features for reliable, safe facilities. The Owner role emphasizes continual improvement of mechanical design standards, detailed