Data Center Chief Engineer, Data Center Engineering ...

DescriptionAmazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team. This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. Specifically, this team works to ensure that the data center's MEP operates at 100% availability while maintaining first-class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers. The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The CE serves as an expert technical resource reporting to a siteu2019s Data Center Facility Manager and interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center and to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers. Data center equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. Also expected from the CE is the ability to management small-to-medium impacting projects from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, processing, and finance in both local and global settings. The CE will be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. The goals of such projects are for the CE to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities. The CE directs, trains and supports EOTu2019s in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site/equipment-specific training exercises is also expected. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPSu2019s, PDUu2019s, AHUu2019s, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDu2019s, and building automation systems. Responsibilities: u2022 Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center. u2022 Operate independently with limited direct management u2022 Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data center, escalating to the Data Center Facility Manager as needed u2022 Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures u2022 Troubleshoot and report of facility and data sever-level events within internal SLA u2022 Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams u2022 Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians u2022 Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff u2022 Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows u2022 Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience Physical Requirements: u2022 Walk job sites in uneven terrain u2022 Work at heights and from ladders u2022 Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more u2022 Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment u2022 Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance u2022 Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working u2022 Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired u2022 Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects u2022 Push or pull heavy objects into position u2022 Work in a noisy environment u2022 Work at depths, such as under raised floors AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, weu2019re 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 u2014 and weu2019re looking for talented people who want to help. Youu2019ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youu2019ll 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 youu2019ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Basic Qualifications- 3+ years of electrical or mechanical experience - 3+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience - - Technical (Military/Trade School) training or degree in a relevant field (for example: electrical, mechanical).Preferred Qualifications- 4+ years of data center engineering experience - Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree - Experience leading and managing a team Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Companyu2019s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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 for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Created: 2025-11-24