Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center , Design Engineering

at  Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of experience with mission critical, air and water cooling HVAC design. Data Centre Design preferable
• Ability to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
• Ability to carry new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/construction.
• The ability to perform complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions and present the justification to management in a high level review.
• Possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, maintain high quality standards.
  Amazon Web Services is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to become part of a global engineering team, responsible for the design and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center foot print.
  Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient, cost effective electrical distribution systems. As engineers at Amazon we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Sr. Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. As an engineer at Amazon you have the ability to drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on. Amazon offers a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.
  At Amazon you will be responsible for working on multi-million dollar designs that support our array of businesses and wide variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.
  We are looking for engineers with hands on project management and mechanical design experience. If you can design a mechanical system, have an understanding of the critical equipment needs for a data center, and understand the constructability of varying designs you may be a good fit. Engineers will be responsible for leading design consultants for new AWS regions projects by delivering designs from concept to the permit and construction document set. You must be capable of defining critical equipment specifications and approving equipment submittals. Engineers will directly support construction and be a part of the process from site selection review through commissioning and ultimately turnover. You will be relied on as a subject matter expert in the electrical engineering field. At Amazon we do highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.
  At Amazon team work is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As a mechanical engineer at Amazon you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including utilities, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.
  If you are a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex problems we want YOU!

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support our data centers.
• Work with internal teams to understand user requirements.
• Participate in site selection reviews
• Manage design consultancy firms to create, review and release data center designs
• Manage change, versioning and configuration control.
• Work with local utilities to understand and define site utility requirements.
• Define and approval of project scopes, request for proposals (RFP) and request for information (RFI).
• Work with local Agencies Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure compliance with city/county requirements and building codes.
• Work with commissioning teams to validate installation, operation, and performance of systems
• Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions
• Travel for site review and conduct engineering evaluations, audits, and site launches
• Review and approve equipment submittals
• Work with internal teams to trouble shoot problems and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA) for design related problems
• Define project scopes and provide support during construction phases
• Work with regional vendors and manufactures to specify the appropriate mechanical equipment.
• Define project scopes and provide technical support for information requests during construction phases.
• Be a leader within the group as well as within other teams
• Be positive and always offer creative, out of the box solutions

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
A day in the life
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Dublin, D, IRL

• Chartered Engineer with a Degree in Mechanical/Building Services/HVAC Engineering.
• Experience directly related to data center or mission critical facility design.
• Understanding of BIM & CFD modelling
• Previous consultant negotiation and management skills associated with design, construction and project execution.
• Experience with fast track design/build projects and or multiple significant upgrade projects.
• Experience with large scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.

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• Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support our data centers.
• Work with internal teams to understand user requirements.
• Participate in site selection reviews
• Manage design consultancy firms to create, review and release data center designs
• Manage change, versioning and configuration control.
• Work with local utilities to understand and define site utility requirements.
• Define and approval of project scopes, request for proposals (RFP) and request for information (RFI).
• Work with local Agencies Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure compliance with city/county requirements and building codes.
• Work with commissioning teams to validate installation, operation, and performance of systems
• Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions
• Travel for site review and conduct engineering evaluations, audits, and site launches
• Review and approve equipment submittals
• Work with internal teams to trouble shoot problems and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA) for design related problems
• Define project scopes and provide support during construction phases
• Work with regional vendors and manufactures to specify the appropriate mechanical equipment.
• Define project scopes and provide technical support for information requests during construction phases.
• Be a leader within the group as well as within other teams
• Be positive and always offer creative, out of the box solution