Data Center Engineering Operations Technician Internship

Amazon.com, Inc.•Sterling, VA

43d•$29 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) intern technicians between January 2026-June 2026. Interns will participate in our 6-month work and training internship at our Northern Virginia facilities. NOTE: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This program accommodates concurrent academic studies at Northern Virginia Community College. NOTE: Amazon cannot provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered. NOTE: If applying for positions in Oregon (OR) and Ohio (OH), these sites are within AWS GovCloud region. Effective May 15, 2017, logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States) Physical Requirements: Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41+ pounds Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in primary responder rotation and provide after-hours support as needed Working in cramped and/or elevated and/or noisy environments Bending, lifting, stretching, reaching, standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday-Friday day shift 6-month program duration (January-June 2026) Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments Successful completion may lead to full-time employment This position requires on-site presence at one of our Northern Virginia Data Center Locations You will be required to work shift work that may include days/nights/weekends/holidays. Traveling within the regional work area is required. You will be responsible for having a reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver's license to travel within the regional work area, as company transportation will not be provided.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience working with computers and Microsoft Office products (including Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Currently enrolled in a Data Center Operations Certificate/Associate Degree program at Northern Virginia Community College with an expected graduation date of Summer 2026

Nice To Haves

Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
STEM classes or vocational course curriculum education
Classes or experience with electrical or mechanical fundamentals including HVAC, electrical, etc.
Meets/exceeds Amazon's leadership principles requirements for this role
Meets exceeds Amazon's functional/technical depth and complexity

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment across data center infrastructure
Support root cause analysis for equipment performance and potential failures
Participate in troubleshooting facility and rack-level operational events
Record and analyze daily operational readings and metrics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure engineering initiatives