The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) at Amazon is responsible for ensuring the peak efficiency of all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, managing small-to-medium impact projects, and providing training to Engineering Operations Technicians. The CE serves as a technical resource, ensuring that systems operate at 100% availability while maintaining first-class customer service. The position requires a commitment to safety and security procedures, as well as the ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.

• 2+ years of data center experience or experience in similar technical or vocational roles
• 5+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above
• Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
• Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent
• Stationary Engineering or Building Engineering License
• Associates or Bachelors in applicable engineering field or mechanical or electrical trades
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and solid leadership and organizational skills

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center.
• Operate independently with limited direct management.
• Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data center.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot and report facility and data server-level events within internal SLA.
• Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
• Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff.
• Ensure all security procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff.
• Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows.
• Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Regularly utilize Microsoft Office suite and other computer programs.
• Instruct others on scheduling, ticketing, and provide mentorship in developing solutions.

• 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.