The Regional Chief Engineer (CE) role at AWS involves overseeing the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure of data centers to ensure peak operational efficiency and 99.999% availability for customers. This position is part of the Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) team, which is dedicated to maintaining critical infrastructure. The Regional CE will manage projects from conception to completion while collaborating with various teams to drive innovation and reduce operational costs. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to effectively communicate and implement best practices.

• 5+ years of facilities management experience
• 3+ years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or 10+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience
• Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
• Experience in organizational leadership and development or talent management, with experience in a senior leadership role
• Experience with large-scale power systems
• Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center, including HVSS.
• Operate independently with limited direct management.
• Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the region.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
• Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and Facility Managers.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff.
• Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Work cross-functionally across teams to effect cluster-wide performance improvement.
• Collaborate effectively across teams to define strategy, goals, and obtain commitment to timelines and deliverables.

• 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.