Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

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.

Do you dream of working in a role where your talent with mechanical HVAC system design and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can be merged? Do you want to expand your current knowledge of building systems while providing input from your previous experience? Have you ever wondered what it is like to own the whole document control process for a fast paced mechanical design team? YES! Then keep reading…

In this role you will perform project related work such as building load and water use calculations, equipment selection, concept sketches, and CFD modelling. You will answer construction Requests for Information (RFI), develop mechanical Scopes of Work (SOW), produce construction documents for bidding, and assist senior engineers with detailed project work. As the CFD subject matter expert, you will provide detailed report documents and assist in the design specifications as a part of a team which operates within multiple geographic regions, and be an integral part of our work to change the world through technology.

The Data Center Engineering (DCE) team is looking for a passionate, results-oriented, inventive Mechanical Engineer with CFD experience to drive design, construction and implementation of enterprise data centers, which meet quality and performance levels across the globe.

As one of our Mechanical Engineers, you will work directly with our Design Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Commissioning teams at the Data Centers within your assigned region. You will be the engineering representative on behalf of the Data Center Engineering Team responsible for the successful delivery of projects.

In this role you will perform project related work such as building load and water use calculations, equipment selection, concept sketches, and CFD modeling. You will answer construction Requests for Information (RFI), develop mechanical Scopes of Work (SOW), produce construction documents for bidding, and assist senior engineers with detailed project work. As the CFD subject matter expert, you will provide detailed report documents and assist in the design specifications as a part of a team which operates within Multiple geographic regions, and be an integral part of our work to change the world through technology.

At Amazon we leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the substation, to the server, and back to the cooling systems. We are diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented engineers and managers working on a daily basis to develop architectures and technology that are driving future data center designs. Amazon Engineers are constantly challenged to quickly deliver the highest quality and most technically efficient data centers in the world.

Our Data Center Mechanical Engineers: understands key problems, proposes and analyzes multiple solutions to produce the most energy efficient, cost effective, and rapidly scalable mechanical designs achievable. They also provide the vision and rationale for Amazon’s data center mechanical designs to leadership, while ensuring current systems meet performance and operational standards.


Key job responsibilities
Your tasks in this role include:
• Developing mechanical documentation including but not limited to narratives, drawings, specifications, etc.
• Driving process improvements across the organization.
• Performing building energy use calculations for determining capacity and type of cooling system required
• Performing CFD models on innovative and cutting edge designs
• Providing reports to senior leadership on the results of those models
• Performing water efficiency use calculations to determine quantity of water needed on site
• Coordinating with construction and commissioning teams to answer requests for information
• Working with global ME teams to achieve alignment of design and CFD modeling standards
• Developing special projects and assist senior engineers with detailed calculations for special projects
• This position will involve routine travel, typically every other month domestically, plus an annual trip to a global location.
• Understands the key aspects of status quo data center mechanical systems to the extent that key sources of: high capital/operational costs, reduced efficiencies, high-levels of maintenance, security issues and safety risks can be identified as improvement areas in next-generation data center designs.
• Actively define, scope and participate in project & product teams focused on delivering innovations in next-generation data centers
• Provide direct influence over the mechanical design and construction of new data centers and general capital endeavors
• A strong understanding of business analysis and practices including Total Cost of Ownership and Return on Investment models
• Create product & project specifications, requests for proposals, and capital requests
• Work closely with hardware designers to optimize the interfaces between the IT equipment and the facility as well as understand the future trends and initiatives in IT equipment technology
• Provide total project management and oversight of construction, including ownership of the project scope, timeline, and budget
• Record and report key metrics to team members and management
• For issues that arise in data centers, drive teams to supply: root-cause analysis, quantify customer exposure, provide remediation, long-term corrective measures as well as ensuring these efforts are documented such that the issue doesn’t reoccur



About the team
*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.

*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.

*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 in the cloud.

*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS, it’s 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*
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

• Minimum 5 years of experience in design engineering, construction or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in training or Professional Engineer
• Proficiency with 6Sigma CFD modeling software
• Understanding of building plans, project specifications, and building controls documentation
• Experience with building load calculation software
• Data Center or Mission Critical experience.


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