Data Center Engineering Operations Technician, Northern Virginia

Role Overview: Engineering Operations Technician (EOT)

The Opportunity

Become a front-line responder for the world’s most customer-centric company, supporting the physical infrastructure of AWS’s sophisticated data centers. In this role, you will work alongside elite engineers to maintain and operate critical systems—including electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment—ensuring 24/7 reliability for global cloud computing. You will be at the forefront of implementing new technologies in an environment that prizes safety, security, and continuous evolution, helping to maintain the “heartbeat” of the internet.

Requirements & Skills

• Basic Qualifications:

  • Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.

  • 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems.

  • Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working, use hands to manipulate small wires and objects, walk on job sites in uneven terrain, and work at heights and from ladders.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling.

  • Experience in data center engineering.

• Physical & Logistics:

  • 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.

  • Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts (Day or Night) including weekends.

The Impact

Your work ensures that AWS provides seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost, supporting millions of customers from startups to Global 500 companies. Beyond the technical scope, you will join a team that values diverse experiences and work-life harmony, offering a path for significant career growth and mentorship. By troubleshooting mission-critical equipment and executing projects from conception to completion, you won’t just be maintaining servers—you’ll be making history as part of Earth’s Best Employer.