Amazon
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
$137K–$185K
Seattle, WA · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 10, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years in each of the two listed experience areas.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
About the job
Designs and oversees mechanical systems and standards for AWS data centers, supporting safe construction, operation, and maintenance across the global fleet.
What you'll do
- Develop and improve mechanical design standards; review designs for compliance with standards, local codes, and AHJ requirements.
- Prepare or oversee HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and fire-water designs, construction documents, and related reviews.
- Coordinate with design, construction, commissioning, operations, vendors, and officials on project issues, testing, inspections, and submittals.
What they ask for
- 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience.
- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment; experience researching data center designs, technologies, and construction methods.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
- Knowledge of regional building codes and regulations; experience with construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
Pay
136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
HVAC, plumbing, hydronic systems
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