DCEO Chief Engineer, ADC InfraOps DCEO
Listed on 2026-05-16
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Description
Amazon is looking for a detail‑oriented individual to join our northern VA Data Center Engineering Operations Team. This committed group works to maintain the critical physical infrastructure that supports Amazon Web Services. The team ensures that the data center’s Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems (MEP) operate at 100% availability while maintaining first‑class customer service to the teams and groups within the data centers.
As Chief Engineer (CE), the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. The role involves planned preventative maintenance, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The CE serves as an expert technical resource, reporting to the Data Center Facility Manager and interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and third‑party vendors.
The CE is the focal point for all facility operations within a data center and supports Amazon within its owned and operated data centers. Equipment that supports mission‑critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime.
The CE will manage small‑to‑medium large impact projects from conception to completion, collaborating with external support groups including engineering, automation, processing, and finance in both local and global settings.
The CE directs, trains and supports EOTs in troubleshooting and operations, implementing site‑specific training exercises. The equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand‑by diesel generators, switch gear, UPS’s, PDU’s, AHU’s, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD’s, and building automation systems.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance. The position further requires obtaining and maintaining an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph after start and satisfying other security related requirements.
Key Job Responsibilities- 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 such as PDF, QUIP, and other dashboards and scheduling tooling.
- Instruct others on scheduling, ticketing, and provide mentorship in developing solutions.
- Walk job sites in uneven terrain.
- Work at heights and from ladders.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds; participate in group lifts for 40 pounds or more.
- Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment.
- Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.
- Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working.
- Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired.
- Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects.
- Push or pull heavy objects into position.
- Work in a noisy environment.
- Work at depths, such as under raised floors.
- 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.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance.
- 4+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment or 8+ years of Technical (Military/Trade…
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