Critical Infrastructure Acoustic Engineer, Field Engineering

Description
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.

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 ‘goto’ engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject matter expertise and engage with diverse teams to:

Coordinate acoustical mitigation requirements, supporting utilities, and equipment locations, and provide detailed construction specifications for all sound and acoustics‑related trades.

Review all design disciplines to ensure they meet the site acoustic requirements described in our design standard.

Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for acoustic issues.

Own design‑solutions for acoustic retrofit projects.

Initiate and lead acoustic audits including on‑site visits within Amazon’s data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations.

Develop innovative solutions for AWS’s data centers.

Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.

Support training programs.

This position will require up to 25% travel.

Key Responsibilities

Driving improvement of acoustic design standards and project approaches across the organization.

Work with third‑party design vendors to review conceptual designs and in‑progress retrofit designs to ensure they meet established acoustic design standards, local code requirements, and any other requirements of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).

Be responsible for providing high‑quality acoustic engineering advice on a wide variety of retrofit projects globally while working with global field engineering teams to achieve alignment of project objectives.

Be responsible for code compliance, design and installation standards, testing, inspections, and submittal review. Meet with AHJs as needed to ensure approval of acoustical features.

Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers).

Be adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close.

Possess strong engineering judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty/ambiguity.

This position will require up to 25% travel.

Basic Qualifications

Valid and active driver’s license.

Bachelor’s degree in Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related engineering or scientific discipline.

1+ year of experience in acoustics, noise control, or environmental noise assessment (internships and co‑ops count).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python.

Master’s degree in Acoustics, Noise Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.

Coursework or project experience in environmental noise, sound propagation, or building acoustics.

Familiarity with acoustic modeling software (e.g., CadnaA, SoundPLAN, ODEON, or similar).

Experience with sound level meters and field measurement techniques (e.g., Larson Davis, B&K, or equivalent instrumentation).

Exposure to environmental noise regulations, zoning ordinances, or permitting processes.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Herndon - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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