About This Role

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. Amazon’s 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

shouldn’t 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.

Key job responsibilities:

- 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.

Amazon’s 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 aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work

or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a

more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.

This position will be available in Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA

Basic Qualifications: - Experience researching new designs, technologies, and

construction methods of data center equipment and facilities

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel

- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical

facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil

and gas facilities

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering

degree in a related field with at least 4 years of additional qualifying

experience.

- 6+ years of experience in engineering design or the construction industry,

related to all aspects of Mechanical , including hydronics, air side duct

design, and plumbing design. Preferred Qualifications: - Professional Engineer

License

- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region

- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into

deployment or mass production

- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings,

specifications, and submittal documents

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis

of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our

customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or

adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the

interview or onboarding process, please visit

https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations

[https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more

information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please

contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits

[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].

USA, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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