mid operations Data Center Engineer ic · Posted Apr 2, 2026
◆ Our company -
In 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began offering IT infrastructure services to businesses as web services - now commonly known as cloud computing. Today, AWS provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 245 countries and regions around the world. From rapidly-growing start-ups, to large enterprises, to major government agencies, millions of customers use AWS to reduce costs, increase agility, and accelerate innovation. As our customers grow their businesses, AWS continues to provide infrastructure that meets their global requirements, aiming to be the most customer centric company on earth.

◆Our organization
The Infrastructure Operations Team supports the operation of AWS data centers 24/7 to meet customer demands and business needs. We are committed to maintain the physical infrastructure of AWS in the areas of availability, productivity, efficiency, while ensuring the standards of safety and security.

◆Our team
The Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) operation team is seeking engineers who can deploy, operate, and maintain the facilities (electrical/mechanical systems, control/fire-fighting systems, etc.) and manage related projects at our large-scale, high-density data centers.

As a member of this diverse team, you will have a chance to work with exciting technology in a dynamic environment with expanding opportunities. Help us grow our customers' businesses today. We’re waiting for you to apply!

Key job responsibilities
◆Operation and maintenance of data center electrical, mechanical, controls, fire suppression systems, etc.
◦ Regular facility walk-through
◦ Inspections and monitoring of building systems.
◦ Troubleshooting facility issues
◦ Study and implement improvements related to operating efficiency and energy savings.
◦ Planning and performing of regular maintenance and repairs.
◦ Creating various regular reports.

◆Hands-on work relating to decrease/increase of capacity
◦ Confirmation of electrical and cooling capacity before installation of new capacity.
◦ Connecting power whips during equipment installation.
◦ Managing inventory data

◆New build and expansion projects
◦ Reviewing designs for new data center construction and existing data center expansions.
◦ Procuring tools and preparing procedures needed for operations.
◦ Collaborate with project team members to support construction and testing.
◦ After construction finishes, take over operations from project team.

◆Prepare and implement countermeasure for natural disasters, emergency response to high priority/critical incidents

In addition to these duties, you can make use of accumulated skills and experience by demonstrating ownership in a wide range of areas, such as global/regional improvement initiatives, and other improvement initiatives that you plan.

A day in the life
No two days are the same in AWS data centres but, typically, your day will include:
Attending operational meetings to foster awareness of important activities across your data center region
Mentoring and development of less experienced engineering operations technicians
Planning and scheduling of maintenance activities for critical infrastructure
Collaborating on solving complex engineering problems impacting critical infrastructure
Collaboration with other AWS data centre regions globally

Basic Qualifications

- Experience in data center engineering
- Experience with change management, incident management, problem management, and troubleshooting
- Experience in writing documents such as standard operating procedures, methods of procedure, and emergency operating procedures
- Experience or basic understanding of maintenance and change management, as well as how to work following policies, processes, and procedures
- Vendor management experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Certifications necessary for managing data centers (Type II Chief Electrical Engineer, Qualified Energy Manager, Type 4 Hazardous Materials Engineer, Refrigeration Machinery Manager, 2nd Class Qualified Certified Electrician)
- Strong ability to understand electrical systems (supply system of power substations, transformers, switchgears, VFI-class UPS, DRUPS, PDU, ATS, STS, SLA or VRLA battery and related systems, fuel systems related to diesel/gas turbine generators, surge control circuits, active harmonic filters, battery monitoring systems, branch circuit monitoring systems, SCADA systems)
- Strong ability to understand mechanical systems (CRAC/CRAH, AHU, chillers, cooling towers, storage tanks, heat exchangers, plumbing systems, pumps, valves, duct systems, fans, dampers, fire detection and extinguishing systems, drainage systems, building monitoring systems, automatic control systems)

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