Critical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineering
AmazonCritical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineering
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$96,600 - $160,000 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. This role is essential for ensuring the reliability and sustainability of AWS infrastructure as the company expands its data center capabilities. You will work in a dynamic environment that values diverse experiences and promotes a culture of inclusion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- NETA or ASHRAE certification or commissioning specific education courses
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers
- 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
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.
- Work on concurrent projects across multiple geographical regions.
- Initiate and lead engineering audits, producing reports outlining risks and recommended mitigations.
- 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 Aug 23, 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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