Data Center Chief Engineer
Core
Lead the operation, maintenance, and escalation of mission-critical data center facilities, ensuring reliability of power, cooling, and building systems.
Role type
Senior IC data center chief engineer
Builds
Global AWS data center infrastructure (power, cooling, physical facilities)
Domain
Data center operations / Critical infrastructure
Required skills
mission-critical facility operations, industrial electrical systems, mechanical systems, root cause analysis, technical documentation, team leadership, safety compliance, physical labor (lifting, climbing), travel readiness
Preferred skills
data center engineering, construction, project management, vendor team management
Technologies
switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Serve as main escalation contact for facility issues; oversee routine and emergency services for critical systems; perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot within SLAs; train and guide Engineering Operations Technicians; develop standard practices for operations teams; support new facility launches and efficiency projects; work outside business hours for maintenance and emergencies; coordinate with IT leaders and stakeholders on capacity and safety; establish performance benchmarks and prepare operational reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
