Data Center Chief Engineer

Earth's most customer-centric company and pioneer in cloud computing through AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Sterling, VA, USA
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud
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Description For Data Center Chief Engineer

Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Data Center Chief Engineer and be part of Earth's most customer-centric company. You'll work with front-line responders supporting operations of the world's most powerful data centers within the AWS Infrastructure Services team.

As a Chief Engineer, you'll:

  • Serve as primary escalation point for facilities-related issues
  • Oversee critical systems including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and cooling equipment
  • Lead and train Engineering Operations Technicians
  • Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting
  • Create and implement new standard practices
  • Manage projects from conception to completion
  • Work with IT managers and business leaders on capacity management and optimization

The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting, maintaining mission-critical systems with 99.999% uptime requirements. You'll work with diverse equipment including diesel generators, 3-phase electrical systems, mechanical systems, and building automation systems.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We offer:

  • Opportunity to work on challenging problems with global impact
  • Collaborative environment with diverse teams
  • Inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas
  • Strong focus on work-life harmony
  • Career development through mentorship and knowledge-sharing
  • Comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities

Join us in keeping the cloud running and delivering innovation to customers worldwide while working in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers globally.

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Responsibilities For Data Center Chief Engineer

  • Act as primary escalation point for facilities-related issues
  • Oversee operation of critical systems (switchgear, generators, UPS, cooling)
  • Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting
  • Train and guide Engineering Operations Technicians
  • Create and deploy new standard practices
  • Manage projects from conception to completion
  • Ensure safety procedures compliance
  • Establish building performance benchmarks
  • Communicate complex technical information to non-technical audience

Requirements For Data Center Chief Engineer

Linux
  • Technical (Military/Trade School) training or degree in electrical or mechanical field
  • 3+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
  • 3+ years of data center or mission critical facilities experience
  • Ability to lift and move up to 39 pounds independently
  • Physical capability to work on ladders, stoop, kneel, and crawl
  • Willingness to work outside normal business hours

Benefits For Data Center Chief Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Career development opportunities
  • Inclusive work culture
  • Mentorship programs
  • Work-life harmony
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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