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Data Center Chief Engineer, Engineering & Operations

Amazon

Location

Canton, MS

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$86,400 - $149,700 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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Job description

The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) role at AWS involves managing the critical physical infrastructure of data centers to ensure peak operational efficiency. The CE will lead a diverse team of technicians and vendors, focusing on maintaining electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment. This position requires collaboration with IT managers and business leaders to optimize safety and performance. The role also includes responding to emergencies and managing asset and inventory effectively.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
  • 3+ years of experience in mission critical facilities including industrial electrical and mechanical systems
  • Experience in reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings
  • Experience in construction or project management
  • Experience in data center engineering or operations
  • Experience leading technical teams through daily operations and maintenance

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead the DCEO Engineering Team
  • Establish performance benchmarks and conduct analysis on facility operations and maintenance
  • Oversee the management of shift technicians, sub-contractors, and vendors
  • Manage routine and emergency services on critical systems such as switchgear and generators
  • Plan and report on data center capacity
  • Assist in the design and build-out of new facilities
  • Coordinate projects with IT managers and optimize plant safety and performance
  • Deliver quality service to meet customer demands
  • Manage asset and inventory effectively
  • Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls as a second-level escalation point

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

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