Critical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineering
AmazonCritical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineering
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2026
Compensation
$55,000 - $96,300 per year
Job description
As an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Engineer, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers, focusing on design, maintenance, and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot issues, develop innovative solutions, and lead engineering audits. The role emphasizes a mix of office and field work, allowing you to engage directly with data center operations. You will be part of a team that values inclusivity and continuous improvement while supporting AWS's mission to deliver reliable cloud services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Valid and active driver's license
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
- Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training and complex operating procedure reviews.
- Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design solutions.
- Interface with internal teams to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability.
- Develop innovative solutions for AWS's data centers.
- Initiate and lead engineering audits including on-site visits within Amazon's data centers.
- Act as resident engineer during new construction projects, supporting construction, commissioning, and turnover.
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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