Data Center Chief Engineer & Tech Lead

Amazon Inc.

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 166,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems in our data centers.

You will manage preventative maintenance, handle daily issues, and respond to emergencies to keep uptime above 99.999% while delivering strong service to AWS teams. The role requires coordinating small-to-medium projects, obtaining quotes, and documenting results for reuse across facilities.

Qualifications

3+ years of vendor management experience.
4+ years in data center or critical environment.
5+ years of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility or higher.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment in the data center.
Operate independently with limited direct management.
Act as escalation point for facilities-related issues and coordinate with Data Center Facility Manager.
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
Troubleshoot and report facility- and data center-level events within SLA.
Create and deploy standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians and vendors.
Provide training and guidance to EOTs.
Ensure safety procedures are followed by vendor and Amazon staff.
Utilize CMMS to manage building workflows.
Communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.