Amazon
Sr. Mechanical Engineer - CFD, Global Engineering Strategy
$137K–$185K
Austin, TX +3 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 2, 2026
- Location
- Austin, TX
Seattle, WA
COLUMBUS, OH
Herndon, VA - Experience
- 6+ years in the stated engineering settings.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering.
About the job
Leads CFD studies and mechanical site-design strategy for new and existing AWS data centers, including modeling, equipment selection, water-use analysis, vendor oversight, and design recommendations.
What you'll do
- Perform site and building CFD modeling, water-efficiency calculations, and report results to leadership.
- Develop CFD scopes of work and manage external vendors, project scope, timelines, and budgets.
- Collaborate on global mechanical design standards, site strategies, and next-generation data center improvements.
What they ask for
- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities, including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.
- Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of continuously operating redundant electrical systems, cooling systems, air flow containment systems, and building management systems.
- Experience taking design concepts through deployment or mass production; construction-document experience; or a Professional Engineer License.
Pay
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Tools
CFD
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