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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Chief Engineer, Data Center Eng Ops - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Plain City, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $111,300.0 - $186,100.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Outlook, Data Centers, Monitoring of Systems, AWS Data Analytics - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10511921/chief-engineer-data-center-eng-ops ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production - Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems - Experience with power management and power monitoring systems - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above, 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience - Knowledge of critical data center equipment - Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures - Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA - Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure - Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure ## Description The Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) organization supports the infrastructure that enables AWS data centers to operate reliably and securely. In this role, you will work with teams responsible for maintaining and operating critical facility systems that support ongoing data center operations. AWS operates a global portfolio of data centers. As a Chief Engineer (CE), you will contribute to the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of facility infrastructure. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies, support operational readiness, and uphold established safety, security, and performance standards. This position may support data centers at various stages of development. You may be assigned to a site that is not yet fully operational, which could require temporary travel to other locations for training or operational support. Candidates must be able to travel more than 50 miles or commute less than 50 miles to active data center sites based on business 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., Act as the primary escalation point for all facilities-related issues. Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc. - Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures, and troubleshooting of facility within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA). - Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and responsible for working with Facility Manager (FM) to set team culture. - Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams - May assist in the build out of new facilities and assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency - Working outside of normal business hours for routine maintenance as required, including responding to out-of-hours emergency calls. - Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience. - Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency - Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff - Establish building performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance. - Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and other basic administrative tools to perform day to day tasks Physical Requirements: - Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations: - Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently - Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds - Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder - Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position - Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection A day in the life This role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including electrical support equipment that supports servers that must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. Equipment will include but is not limited to stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment. The CE directs, trains and supports technicians in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site/equipment-specific training exercises is also expected. They manage projects from conception to completion. These projects involve 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 be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. About the team AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. 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