DCEO Chief Engineer, ADC InfraOps DCEO

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 166,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Data Center Chief Engineer to oversee critical mechanical and electrical systems across a data center, ensuring uptime and safety.

The CE leads engineering operations, manages small-to-medium projects, trains technicians, interfaces with vendors, and reports to the Data Center Facility Manager while sustaining 99.999% availability and cost-conscious resiliency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of vendor management experience.
• 4+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.

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, and work OT hours as needed to support site stability.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot and report facility and data-server-level 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.

Skills

Vendor management

Data center operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Description

Amazon is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our Data Center Engineering Operations Team. This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. Specifically, the team ensures that the data center's MEP operates at 100% availability while maintaining first‑class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers.

The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves planned preventative maintenance, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The CE serves as an expert technical resource, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager and interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and third‑party vendors. The CE is the singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center and supports Amazon within its owned and operated data centers. Data center equipment that supports mission‑critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime.

Also expected from the CE is the ability to manage small‑to‑medium impacting projects from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, processing, and finance in both local and global settings. The CE will create and deliver on key milestones, obtain and track quotes for all necessary costs, and document project results for future implementation at other facilities. The goal of such projects is to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities.

The CE directs, trains, and supports EOTs in their role of providing hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site‑specific training exercises is also expected. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand‑by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS, PDU, AHU, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems. This technical leadership position brings a 24/7 presence to support the engineering operations technicians on site and to respond to site‑specific needs.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Key job 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, and work OT hours as needed to support site stability.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot and report facility and data‑server‑level 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.

Physical Requirements

• Walk job sites in uneven terrain.
• Work at heights and from ladders.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.
• Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment.
• Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.
• Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working.
• Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired.
• Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects.
• Push or pull heavy objects into position.
• Work in a noisy environment.
• Work at depths, such as under raised floors.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of vendor management experience.
• 4+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction or project management experience.
• Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License.
• Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent.
• Experience in construction or project management.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, OH, Plain City - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10412405