Data Center Operations Intern: Hands-On Tech & Mentorship

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is offering a 6-month Data Center Engineering Operations intern program at our Northern Virginia facilities. Interns will maintain mechanical and electrical equipment, assist in root-cause analysis, and support facility operations while gaining cross-functional training and mentorship.

The program runs mid-2026 through January 2027, with on-site requirements in Northern Virginia and opportunities for potential full-time employment upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in NVCC Data Center Operations program with expected Spring 2027 graduation.
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Data Center Operations Certificate / Associate Degree program (NVCC) with Spring 2027 graduation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is offering a 6-month Data Center Engineering Operations intern program at our Northern Virginia facilities. Interns will maintain mechanical and electrical equipment, assist in root-cause analysis, and support facility operations while gaining cross-functional training and mentorship.

The program runs mid-2026 through January 2027, with on-site requirements in Northern Virginia and opportunities for potential full-time employment upon successful completion.