Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for Data Center Design Engineering to lead energy-efficient mechanical systems and cross-functional collaboration across AWS data center projects.

You will oversee lifecycle from concept to deployment, guiding integration with hardware teams and optimizing facility performance. The role demands extensive experience in mission-critical facilities, a relevant engineering degree, and a track record of delivering complex data center solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of critical data center/mission critical mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience in data center/mission critical design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center/mission critical equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement energy-efficient mechanical systems for next-generation data centers.
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Oversee project lifecycle from conception through implementation, including budget management.
• Foster collaborative relationships with hardware teams to optimize facility-equipment integration.
• Guide continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and performance monitoring.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Data center design

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Construction drawings

Submittal documents

Job description

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Job ID: 10525804 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. 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.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Are you passionate about sustainable engineering and innovative design? Join our team to shape the future of data center infrastructure while making a significant environmental impact. You'll collaborate with diverse teams to create energy-efficient solutions that power the digital world.
Amazon has a global presence. Travel should be up to 20% of your time and in-person collaboration efforts in your assigned office location.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and implement energy-efficient mechanical systems for next-generation data centers
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges
• Oversee project lifecycle from conception through implementation, including budget management
• Foster collaborative relationships with hardware teams to optimize facility-equipment integration
• Guide continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and performance monitoring

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of critical data center/mission critical mechanical and electrical equipment
• Experience in data center/mission critical design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center/mission critical equipment and facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
• Professional Engineering or Architectural License
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production

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. Learn more at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
• Professional Engineering or Architectural License
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production

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. Learn more at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

• USA, GA, Atlanta - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
• USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually

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