Data Center Engineering Operations Intern - Mentorship & Growth

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) intern technicians for a 6-month work and training internship at our Northern Virginia facilities. The program runs January 2027 through July 2027, with on-site work and shifting schedules to accommodate academic commitments.

Interns will participate in mentorship, hands-on equipment maintenance, and cross-functional training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Currently enrolled in NVCC Data Center Operations Certificate or Associate Degree program with Spring 2027 graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment across data center infrastructure.
• Support root cause analysis for equipment performance and potential failures.
• Participate in troubleshooting facility and rack-level operational events.
• Record and analyze daily operational readings and metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure engineering initiatives.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Computers experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Data Center Operations Certificate/Associate Degree program

Tools

HVAC fundamentals

Electrical fundamentals

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) intern technicians for a 6-month work and training internship at our Northern Virginia facilities. The program runs January 2027 through July 2027, with on-site work and shifting schedules to accommodate academic commitments.

Interns will participate in mentorship, hands-on equipment maintenance, and cross-functional training opportunities.