Data Center Engineering Principal Engineer, Data Center Engineering Principal Engineer

Amazon

Hermiston, OR

Full Time

Posted September 22, 2026

$166k - $260k

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Job Description

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on Earth.

Requirements

10+ years of electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance, or 10+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
Professional Engineering registration, or 5+ years of managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership experience
Experience motivating others to meet the daily challenges of an extremely deadline-driven environment
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service
Experience with large-scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms
Experience performing complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions and presenting the justification to management in a high-level review
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures
Knowledge of IT system hardware and network concepts
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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, OR, Hermiston - 165,700.00 - 260,000.00 USD annually