Data Center Chief Engineer , AWS Military Community

Data Center Chief Engineer , AWS Opportunity for Military Community

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

This opportunity is for U.S. citizens who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces including Reserves, National Guard, and service member spouses.

Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintains and operates critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation.

• 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 switch gear, 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 troubleshoot facility within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians and be 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 build out of new facilities and assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency.
• Work 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 operations and maintenance.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and other basic administrative tools to perform day-to-day tasks.

• 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.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The role supports all AWS data centers and ensures that the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment provide continual access for customers.

• 3+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
• 3+ years of mission critical facilities experience (e.g., hospital, military facility, public safety facility) including industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings.

• Experience in data center engineering or operations.
• Experience in construction or project management.
• Experience leading technical teams through daily operations and maintenance evolutions.
• Must be able to 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.

USA, OH, Hilliard - 96,000. USD annually.

Posted: February 20, 2026 (Updated about 1 month ago)

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Total compensation includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Learn more at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..