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Job Location drjobs

Seattle, WA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 105100 - 185000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job 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.

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.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen.



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.


About the team
About 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.

- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering degree in a related field with at least 4 years of additional qualifying experience.
- 6 year of experience in design engineering or the construction industry related to all aspects of Mechanical including hydronics air side duct design and plumbing design. 4 years experience using Revit for producing Mechanical & Plumbing engineering BIM models and construction drawings.
- Experience applying local codes International Code Council (ICC) requirements and other Mechanical industry standards procedures and methodologies.


Experience directly related to construction of data centers critical medical industrial construction oil and gas or large-scale mechanical and power systems.
Experience with processes of design review specification development of design standards and submittal review. Ability to read and understand construction documents for all trades (design drawings control diagrams specifications etc.).
Experience with performance-based alternatives to prescriptive Mechanical design. Advance knowledge of mechanical engineering systems
Experience designing of high volume air handling systems and controls chilled water systems and controls economization solutions and direct/indirect evaporative cooling systems.
Professional Engineering license NCEES Record

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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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