Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Engineering
AmazonSr. Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Engineering
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/27/2026
Compensation
$136,600 - $184,800 per year
Job description
This role involves designing and implementing energy-efficient mechanical systems for next-generation data centers within AWS Infrastructure Services. The team is composed of diverse engineers and specialists who focus on innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges while maintaining a commitment to sustainability. You will oversee project lifecycles and foster collaborative relationships to optimize facility-equipment integration. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and the creation of energy-efficient solutions that have a significant environmental impact.
Requirements
- 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
- 6+ 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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- 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
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
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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