Data Center Chief Engineer, Data Center

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth! Amazon is a place where builders can build. We hire the world's brightest minds and offer them an environment in which they can invent and innovate to improve the experience for our customers. If you'd like to help us build a place where you can find and buy anything online, this is the job for you.

Key job responsibilities
We are currently seeking an energetic Data Center Project Engineer to serve as a technical resource within Amazon data centers. You will be part of a highly creative, efficient team tasked with tackling the most fascinating challenges in designing, building, and operating Amazon data center facilities. The team is ultimately responsible for project oversight and review of all disciplines including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural. A fundamental understanding of these systems is required, as the individual will be expected to identify areas for improvement as well as act on data provided from other teams and organizations. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to design, develop and deploy innovative solutions to address operational challenges. This role requires both independent contribution as well as the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams. The scope of projects will include but is not limited to the improvement of electrical, mechanical, fire detection and building automation system.

A day in the life
If you are passionate about the Customer Experience; you think and act globally; and you want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon data centers, then this may be the challenge you have been looking for! This position will be hands on in one of our data centers in Virginia, Oregon, Ohio, Mississippi, or California. Daily onsite hours could begin as early as 6am. This position will require the ability to communicate with a variety of vendors, people, and teams with a high level of customer service.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings
- Experience leading technical teams through daily operations and maintenance evolutions, or experience in construction
- 4+ years of data center experience including industrial electrical and mechanical systems
- 4+ years of administrative experience including Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in construction or project management
- Lean, Six Sigma, CPHQ, PMP, or related certification
- Experience in training others
- Associates or higher in engineering field or mechanical or electrical trades
- Must be able to work in an environment that involves walking, stooping, bending, and climbing to access equipment.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, GA, Covington - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually