MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, DATA CENTER DESIGN ENGINEERING

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.

Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

If you are a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex problems we want YOU! At Amazon you will be responsible for working on multi-million dollar designs that support our array of businesses and wide variety of customers.

Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to become part of a global engineering team, responsible for the design and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center foot print.

Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient, cost effective mechanical distribution systems. As engineers at Amazon we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers.

We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Sr. Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs.

As an engineer at Amazon you have the ability to drive change and define / design the systems our customers rely on.

Amazon offers a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences.

Amazons work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.

We are looking for engineers with hands on mechanical design experience. If you can design a mechanical system, have an understanding of the critical equipment needs for a data center, and understand the constructability of varying designs you may be a good fit.

As we grow we are structuring our team to own more of our engineering in house. Engineers will be responsible for taking designs from concept to the permit and construction document set.

You must be capable of defining critical equipment specifications and approving equipment submittals. Engineers will directly support construction and be a part of the process from site selection review through commissioning and ultimately turnover.

You will be relied on as a subject matter expert in the mechanical engineering field. At Amazon we do highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.

At Amazon team work is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work.

As a mechanical engineer at Amazon you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including utilities, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.

Amazon has a global presence. Travel will occasionally be necessary but shouldnt be more than 20%. International support will be part of the job, some international travel may be necessary.

Support could consist of working on international teams and could require developing detailed schematic design packages.

An understanding of international mechanical design requirements is helpful but not necessary.

• Work with internal teams to understand user requirements.
• Data center mechanical designs and collaboration with other disciplines to create a construction document set.
• Creation of designs which meet or exceed our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements.
• Work with regional vendors and manufactures to specify the appropriate mechanical equipment.
• Work with local utilities to understand and define site utility requirements.
• Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with city / county requirements and building codes.
• Review and approval of equipment submittals.
• Define project scopes and provide technical support for information requests during construction phases.
• Work with commissioning teams to properly validate installation, operation, and performance of mechanical systems.
• Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
• Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, engineering evaluations, mechanical systems audits, and startup as needed.
• Having fun and offering creative, out of the box solutions.

Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally.

We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences.

Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we arent focused on how many hours you spend at work or online.

Instead, were happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced lifeboth in and outside of work.

This position will be available in Seattle, WA, Herndon, VA, Columbus OH, or Austin, TX

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats 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, hasnt followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, dont 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, theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, its 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

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Cumulative 2+ years of experience with industrial or commercial mechanical HVAC design.
• Experience developing design documentation (plans, specifications, etc.) for construction and / or permitting

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience directly related to data center or high density cooling designs.
• Familiarity with International Mechanical Code requirements.
• Detailed understanding of high volume air handling systems and controls, high capacity chilled water systems and controls, economization solutions and direct / indirect evaporative cooling systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical system components and designs.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA and OSHA.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https : / / www.amazon.jobs / en / disability / us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,100 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000 / year in our highest geographic market.

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits.

For more information, please visit https : / / www.aboutamazon.com / workplace / employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled.

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.