Chief Data Center Engineer — Drive Uptime & Innovation

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Jeffersonville (OH); On-site; USD 111,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead electrical and mechanical systems in AWS data centers, ensuring uptime, safety, and efficiency across facilities.

This on-site role involves coordinating with Engineering Operations Technicians, internal teams, and vendors to maintain mission‑critical infrastructure. You will manage small‑to‑mid size projects, drive process improvements, and document results for reuse in other facilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
• 4+ years of data center experience including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings.
• Experience leading technical teams through daily operations, maintenance evolutions, and complex troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center.
• Operate independently with limited direct management.
• Act as an escalation point for all facilities‑related issues within the data center, escalating to the Data Center Facility Manager as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot and report facility and data center events within internal SLA.
• Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
• Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff.
• Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows.
• Communicate complex technical information to a non‑technical audience.
• Instruct others on scheduling, ticketing, and providing mentorship in developing solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data center experience

Technical leadership

Procedures documentation

Education

Associates or higher in engineering or related field

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead electrical and mechanical systems in AWS data centers, ensuring uptime, safety, and efficiency across facilities.

This on-site role involves coordinating with Engineering Operations Technicians, internal teams, and vendors to maintain mission‑critical infrastructure. You will manage small‑to‑mid size projects, drive process improvements, and document results for reuse in other facilities.