Data Center Infrastructure Engineer Intern

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Data Center Infrastructure Design Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience designing and developing critical infrastructure systems that power some of the world's largest hyperscale data center facilities. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support the design, documentation, and optimization of data center infrastructure across owned, leased, and colocation facilities.

What You'll Learn
- Hyperscale data center design principles and best practices
- Infrastructure design lifecycle from concept through construction
- Cross-discipline coordination and integration strategies
- Industry standards and compliance frameworks for critical facilities
- Project management fundamentals for large-scale infrastructure programs
- How design decisions impact operational efficiency at scale

Key job responsibilities
Assist in the development of data center infrastructure design packages including electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil disciplines

Support the creation and maintenance of design standards, templates, and reference architectures

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (controls, ICT, security, fire protection) to identify and resolve discipline overlap and coordination issues

Participate in design reviews and contribute to quality assurance processes

Help develop and maintain design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and calculations

Assist with capacity planning analysis and infrastructure optimization studies

Support project tracking and reporting across multiple concurrent design projects

Research emerging technologies, materials, and best practices in data center infrastructure design

A day in the life
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Candidate Requirements:

Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field
Coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, power systems, structural analysis, or building systems design
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with Design software (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar)
Exposure to BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflows
Coursework or projects related to HVAC, power distribution, or critical facility design
Understanding of building codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, NEC, IBC)
Experience with data analysis or scripting (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Interest in sustainable design and energy efficiency

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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

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