Senior Data Center Engineer - Critical Infra Lead

Amazon Inc.; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 96,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead preventative maintenance, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with Engineering Operations Technicians and third-party vendors to ensure peak facility performance. The role requires 5+ years in data center engineering or operations, vendor management experience, and a Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of vendor management experience.
• 4+ years of data center or critical environment experience.
• 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary escalation point for facilities issues across critical systems (switchgear, generators, UPS, PDUs).
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and troubleshooting within SLA.
• Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and facilities staff.
• Create and deploy new standard practices for engineers and vendor teams.
• Assist in building out new facilities and projects to improve efficiency.
• Occasionally work outside normal hours for routine maintenance and emergencies.
• Communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Coordinate projects with IT and business leaders to optimize safety and reliability.

Skills

Vendor management

Data center engineering

Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

You will lead preventative maintenance, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with Engineering Operations Technicians and third-party vendors to ensure peak facility performance. The role requires 5+ years in data center engineering or operations, vendor management experience, and a Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.