mid operations Data Center Engineer ic · Posted May 14, 2026
$111,300 – $186,100
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a mid-level Data Center Engineer in the operations function based in Sterling, VA. The posting calls out experience with AWS, Cloud Computing. Compensation is listed at $111,300–$186,100 per year.

Role
Data Center Engineer
Function
operations
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Sterling, VA
Department
Operations, IT, & Support Engineering
Posted
May 14, 2026

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Job description

from Amazon careers

As part of the global controls team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, project management, and maintaining the building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS). Using Amazon leadership principles, you will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space. AWS Data centers have multiple components such as generators, uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers [air-cooled and water-cooled], pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers, etc. All these components have local control systems that interact with each other via open and/or proprietary communications protocols. The BMS is the primary method of control of all mechanical systems within a data center. The EPMS is the primary method of monitoring all electrical systems within a data center. Key job responsibilities Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of BMS and EPMS systems. Provide technical assistance and support to operations during life cycle of the data center.  Review results and action items from the quarterly maintenances for BMS and EPMS and…

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