Data Center Chief Engineer

Join our dynamic Data Center Engineering Operations Team and become a critical

architect of the infrastructure that powers global cloud computing. You'll play

a pivotal role in maintaining the heartbeat of Amazon Web Services' physical

infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations that support millions of customers

worldwide.

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 of

equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response. The CE serves as an

expert technical resource interacting with onsite Engineering Operations

Technicians (EOT) and any third-party vendors. They are expected to be a

singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center and

to support AWS.

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 the servers, storage,

networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have

continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging

problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re

looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply

chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.

You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest

standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at

the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive

culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

NOTE: PDX is an AWS GovCloud region. As required by our contracts with the

federal government, effective February 24, 2026, logical access to the AWS

GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens.

(GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States

NOTE: Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate

for this position.

Key job responsibilities

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 are

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 building 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 of 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 accommodation:

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

Essential Requirements:

Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed

Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or

until assigned facility is operational

Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of

assigned facility

Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50

miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.

About the team

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted

cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —

that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies

trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the

qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates

to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,

or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led

affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our

differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our

Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity)

conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s

Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and

other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded

professional.

Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of electrical facilities maintenance and 2+

years of mechanical facilities maintenance, or 3+ years of electrical and

mechanical facilities maintenance experience

- Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and

engineering drawings

- 3+ years of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel experience

Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in data center engineering or operations

- Experience in construction or project management

- Experience leading technical teams through daily operations and maintenance

evolutions

- Can work in an environment that involves walking, stooping, bending, and

climbing to access equipment

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis

of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our

customers. 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

[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

[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].

USA, OR, Boardman - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually