Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure Eng, Cloud Computing

MechanicalDesignEngineer

$96–160k Herndon, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Mechanical Design Engineer at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Mechanical design, Data center design. Design resilient mechanical distribution systems. Design cost effective mechanical distribution systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve world class uptime

Industry & Context.

Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure Eng, Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

20% travel, Occasional international travel, International support

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, NETA or ASHRAE certification, Commissioning specific education courses, Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment, Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Experience with design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, Experience with data centers

Nice to Have

Knowledge of building codes and regulations, Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems, Knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, Experience carrying design concepts through development, Experience carrying design concepts into deployment, Experience carrying design concepts into mass production, Experience using web-based software tools for calculation, Experience using software tools for data processing

What You'll Do.

Design resilient mechanical distribution systems

Design cost effective mechanical distribution systems

Achieve world class uptime

Justify technical decisions

Communicate technical decisions

Drive continuous advancements

Drive continuous improvements

Design mechanical systems

Understand critical equipment needs

Understand design constructability

Take designs from concept

Create construction document set

Define critical equipment specifications

Approve equipment submittals

Support site selection review

Support commissioning

Work with internal teams

Understand user requirements

Create construction document set

Meet quality requirements

Exceed quality requirements

Fall within budgetary requirements

Work with regional vendors

Work with manufacturers

Specify mechanical equipment

Work with local utilities

Define site utility requirements

Work with local agencies

Ensure compliance with city requirements

Ensure compliance with county requirements

Ensure compliance with building codes

Review equipment submittals

Approve equipment submittals

Define project scopes

Provide technical support

Work with commissioning teams

Validate installation

Work on concurrent projects

Work with onsite field engineers

Perform engineering evaluations

Perform mechanical systems audits

Offer creative solutions

Offer out of the box solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal teams; External groups; Other internal groups; External groups; Utilities; Manufacturers; Vendors; Contractors; International teams; Other disciplines; Regional vendors; Local utilities; Local agencies; Commissioning teams; Onsite field engineers

Communication Scope

Communicate technical decisions

Full Job Description

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

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