Tech Ops Engineer Intern - Fall 2026, AWS Data Center Commissioning

Amazon•Columbus, OH

3d•$96,000 - $166,300•Onsite

About The Position

Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work in office, Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all Tech Ops Engineer Intern roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Dallas, TX, Herndon, VA, Atlanta, GA, Umatilla, OR, Jeffersonville, OH. You will be able to provide your preference of location and start date during the application process but, we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the availability and business needs of this role. Finalization on the location and start dates available will be provided to you at the time of job offer. Start dates for our internships in this posting include dates in August or September 2026. 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. 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. 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, Texas, Georgia, or Washington. Daily onsite hours could begin as early as 6am. This is a field based role so a drivers license is required along with reliable transportation to travel amongst the various data centers in your assigned area. This position will require the ability to communicate with a variety of vendors, people, and teams with a high level of customer service.

Requirements

Are enrolled in an academic program that is physically located in the United States
Knowledge of Power Systems, Fluid Dynamics, or Thermodynamics
Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing
Are 18 years of age or older
Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or a similar field.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems
Experience with AI/ML technologies
Prior relevant internship experience
Knowledge of HVAC systems
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical resource within Amazon data centers.
Tackle challenges in designing, building, and operating Amazon data center facilities.
Provide project oversight and review of all disciplines including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural.
Identify areas for improvement in systems.
Act on data provided from other teams and organizations.
Design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions to address operational challenges.
Contribute to the improvement of electrical, mechanical, fire detection, and building automation systems.
Communicate with a variety of vendors, people, and teams with a high level of customer service.