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Sr. Mechanical Engineer - CFD, Data Center Engineering

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$136,600 - $184,800 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer role at AWS involves designing and implementing energy-efficient mechanical systems for data centers. You will work within a diverse team of engineers and specialists to drive innovation and standardization across global data center designs. The position requires hands-on experience in mechanical design and fieldwork, focusing on cooling systems and critical equipment needs. You will also engage in research and development of new technologies while providing mentorship to the engineering community.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
  • 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including data centers
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
  • Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
  • Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, or BIM 360
  • CFD modeling and analysis experience
  • Professional Engineering or Architectural License is preferred
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement energy-efficient mechanical systems for data centers
  • Partner with teams to develop innovative cooling solutions and sustainability initiatives
  • Create comprehensive documentation for mechanical designs and operational procedures
  • Guide project teams through planning, execution, and commissioning phases
  • Conceive, initiate, and lead projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design
  • Collaborate with teams from various disciplines and cultures
  • Review and approve critical equipment submittals including vendor Witness Tests
  • Provide technical support on global Large Scale Events (LSE’s)
  • Maintain and host technical mechanical forums for collaborative development
  • Provide support and mentorship for the Data Center Engineering community

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Jul 17, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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