Senior Data Center Engineering Leader

Amazon Inc.; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 166,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Hermiston, Oregon is seeking a DCEO Principal Engineer to lead data center infrastructure management, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational excellence across AMER facilities.

You will mentor engineers, partner with cross‑functional teams, deliver strategic improvements, oversee electrical, mechanical, and controls systems, and drive performance metrics for mission-critical data centers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance or equivalent data center experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering registration or 5+ years of leadership and results communication to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety-first culture and adherence to SOPs.
• Lead Data Center Engineering Operations across AMER region.
• Guide technical work with senior leaders and cluster managers.
• Test and validate installation, operation, and performance of MEP systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical IT, mechanical, electrical infrastructure.
• Mentor operations staff and drive infrastructure goals.

Skills

Leadership

Data Center Ops

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Hermiston, Oregon is seeking a DCEO Principal Engineer to lead data center infrastructure management, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational excellence across AMER facilities.

You will mentor engineers, partner with cross‑functional teams, deliver strategic improvements, oversee electrical, mechanical, and controls systems, and drive performance metrics for mission-critical data centers.