Amazon Mechanical/HVAC Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure 

United States, Tennessee, Nashville-Davidson 

514989278

Key job responsibilities
HVAC Design & Engineering- Design, evaluate, and maintain HVAC systems for MDFs, IDFs, and IT spaces in fulfillment centers.
- Develop and maintain design standards, specifications, and BOMs for cooling infrastructure, ensuring global consistency.
- Conduct thermal load analysis to determine cooling requirements for IT infrastructure deployments.
- Implement containment solutions (hot/cold aisle, in-row cooling, rack-based cooling, etc.) to improve airflow efficiency.
- Evaluate and recommend high-efficiency HVAC equipment to reduce power consumption and operating costs.Implementation & Lifecycle Management- Provide technical support for HVAC installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Assist in HVAC lifecycle planning, identifying aging systems for proactive replacement.Cooling Optimization & Energy Efficiency- Deploy real-time HVAC monitoring and analytics to improve cooling performance and reduce inefficiencies.- Optimize chiller, CRAC/CRAH, and economizer operations to improve power usage effectiveness (PUE).
Operational Support & Incident Response- Serve as an SME for HVAC systems, supporting DCIO Engineers in troubleshooting cooling failures, airflow imbalances, and humidity control issues.
- Participate in incident response for Sev1/Sev2 HVAC-related outages, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Conduct post-incident reviews, ensuring lessons learned are integrated into future designs and processes.Compliance & Risk Management- Ensure HVAC systems comply with ASHRAE, ANSI, and regional HVAC regulations.- Maintain air quality, humidity control, and airflow standards for IT environments.A day in the life- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
We enable Operations Technology Solutions (OTS) by delivering high-performance power, cooling, structured cabling, edge compute, and automation solutions that ensure reliable and efficient on-premises hardware operations. Our work spans Demarcation Rooms, MDFs, IDFs, power systems (UPSs, ATSs, PDUs), fault-managed power, cooling and containment, Computers on Wheels (COWs), telecommunications, and distributed edge compute infrastructure to enhance data processing and reduce latency.

- PE (Professional Engineer) license in Mechanical Engineering.
- 3+ year of experience in mechanical or HVAC engineering, preferably in data centers, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC design, airflow management, and thermal optimization.
- Hands-on experience with CRAC/CRAH units, economizers, chillers, and ventilation systems.
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling for airflow analysis.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE 90.1, 62.1, and 170 guidelines for HVAC efficiency and compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex HVAC systems.

- Experience with DCIM platforms, BMS (Building Management Systems), and automated HVAC controls.
- Knowledge of liquid cooling, direct-to-chip cooling, or immersion cooling technologies.
- Experience with energy modeling and HVAC efficiency optimization.
- Understanding of Amazon fulfillment center infrastructure and IT cooling requirements.