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Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Engineering

Amazon

Seattle, WAJob$117–160K/yrSeen 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$117–160K/yr
Location
Seattle, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

AWS Infrastructure Services designs, plans, delivers and operates global data center infrastructure. The role focuses on sustainable, energy‑efficient mechanical systems, collaborating with hardware, software and network teams to innovate cooling solutions and reduce environmental impact.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Industrial EngineeringCommissioningResearchAutoCADRevitBIM 360Heat TransferFluid DynamicsCFD AnalysisBuilding Management SystemsBuilding Codes and Regulations

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Related Field4+ Years Industrial or Commercial Engineering in Mission Critical Facilities4+ Years Commissioning ExperienceProfessional Engineer License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

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

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll 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 you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Are you passionate about sustainable engineering and innovative design? Join our team to shape the future of data center infrastructure while making a significant environmental impact. You'll collaborate with diverse teams to create energy-efficient solutions that power the digital world.

Key job responsibilities

  • Design and implement energy-efficient mechanical systems for next-generation data centers

  • Lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges

  • Oversee project lifecycle from conception through implementation, including budget management

  • Foster collaborative relationships with hardware teams to optimize facility-equipment integration

  • Guide continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and performance monitoring

A day in the life

You'll start your day connecting with global team members to review ongoing projects. You might analyze energy efficiency data, collaborate on innovative cooling solutions, or mentor fellow engineers. You'll participate in design reviews, engage with vendors, and contribute to sustainability initiatives that shape our environmental footprint.

About the team

We are a diverse group of engineers committed to revolutionizing data center design. Our team values creativity, sustainability, and continuous learning. We support each other's growth while working on projects that impact millions of customers worldwide. Our inclusive environment encourages sharing ideas and celebrating collective achievements.

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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

  • 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience

  • 4+ years of commissioning experience

  • Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities

  • Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

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

  • Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360)

  • Understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, CFD Analysis

  • Knowledge of building management systems

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 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 .

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

USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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

How this job compares

Set against the 7,647 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$117–160K/yr
  • Washington median$117–165K/yr226 salary ranges
  • US median$105–160K/yr4,577 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $138K, is close to the Washington median midpoint ($139K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 273 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Washington and 7,647 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (6,332 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,250 of the 7,647 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (69%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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