Amazon
Lead Acoustical Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering
$117K–$160K
Herndon, VA · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years; the posting repeats the mission-critical facilities experience requirement.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
About the job
Leads acoustic engineering for AWS data centers, developing and reviewing sound mitigation designs, ensuring compliance, and supporting construction and operations globally.
What you'll do
- Develop and improve acoustic design standards; model sound and design mitigation strategies.
- Review vendor designs and project documents for acoustic standards, local codes, and AHJ requirements; coordinate with officials and project teams.
- Provide acoustic engineering guidance and support construction, commissioning, operations, testing, inspections, and submittals.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities, including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer License.
- Experience with regional building codes and regulations, or reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
Pay
116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel
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