Critical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineering

Critical Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineering

Job ID: | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

As an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Engineer, you will provide full life‑cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the “go‑to” engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject‑matter expertise and engage with diverse teams to:

• Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
• Directly support operational issues with ad‑hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment, and event support.
• Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design solutions that add capacity, improve availability, increase efficiency and sustainability.
• Interface with internal data center operations, design engineering, server hardware, and environmental health & safety teams to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
• Develop innovative solutions for AWS’s data centers.
• Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
• Initiate and lead engineering audits including on‑site visits within Amazon’s data centers, producing reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations.
• Act as resident engineer during new construction projects, supporting construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Candidate Profile

• Possess strong engineering judgement and be able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty or ambiguity.
• Be detail‑ and data‑oriented.
• Have experience solving problems with engineered solutions.
• Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
• Build trust and relationships with stakeholders such as Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Managers, and Technical Program Managers.
• Be adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close.
• Excited about a mix of office and field work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Valid and active driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems.
• Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments while maintaining commitment to deadlines.
• Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
• Knowledge of data analytics tools such as Tableau, SQL, QuickSight.
• Experience using a variety of web‑based and other software tools for calculation and data processing.

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Base salary range: $96,600 – $160,000 annually. Amazon offers sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching. For more information about benefits, visit