Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
AmazonSr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/7/2026
Compensation
$136,600 - $184,800 per year
Job description
In this role, you will influence the mechanical design, construction, operations, and maintenance of AWS's global data centers. You will work with a diverse team of engineers and specialists to ensure the highest standards for safety and security while optimizing capacity and cost. The position involves collaborating with internal and external teams to define and document mechanical features, ensuring compliance with design standards and local codes. You will also contribute to the continual improvement of mechanical design standards across the organization.
Requirements
- 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission critical facilities
- 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
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
Responsibilities
- Drive improvement of design standards and project approaches across the organization.
- Work with internal and external design teams to review designs in progress.
- Provide high quality mechanical engineering advice on a wide variety of projects globally.
- Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and risk management teams.
- Be responsible for construction documents, code compliance, and design standards.
- Prepare detailed designs for HVAC, plumbing, and hydronic systems.
- Ensure contractors have the information they need to build data centers as expected.
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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