Critical Infrastructure Acoustic Engineer, Field Engineering

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

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

Drive improvement of acoustic design standards and project approaches across the organization

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

Provide 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 stakeholders (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 be able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty/ambiguity

Travel up to 25% of the time

Day in the Life
Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety, focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

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

Benefits
USA, VA, Herndon - $96,600.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually. 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 offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional 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.

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.

Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10410610

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