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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/22/2026

Compensation

$136,600 - $184,800 per year

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

Job description

This role involves designing and implementing energy-efficient mechanical systems for next-generation data centers within AWS Infrastructure Services. The team focuses on maintaining the global infrastructure that supports AWS data centers, ensuring safety and security while optimizing costs. Candidates will collaborate with diverse teams, including engineers and supply chain specialists, to tackle complex engineering challenges. The position also emphasizes sustainable engineering and innovative design to make a significant environmental impact.

Requirements

  • 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 in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
  • Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.
  • Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings and specifications.

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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