Chief Data Center Engineer: Lead Uptime & Innovation

Amazon Data Services, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems in a high-availability data center. You will drive preventive maintenance, respond to emergent issues, and manage small-to-medium projects from conception to completion.

You will collaborate with on-site engineers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective facilities operations, with an emphasis on safety, uptime, and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 15+ years of data center ops or related experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of data center equipment.
• Operate independently with limited direct supervision.
• Escalation point for facilities-related issues to Data Center Facility Manager.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical systems

Project management

Root cause analysis

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Dashboards

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems in a high-availability data center. You will drive preventive maintenance, respond to emergent issues, and manage small-to-medium projects from conception to completion.

You will collaborate with on-site engineers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective facilities operations, with an emphasis on safety, uptime, and process efficiency.