About the role#
As a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer Intern, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS data centers. This includes work from the initial design phase through ongoing site maintenance and improvements. You will serve as a regional subject matter resource, providing technical advice and working alongside cross-disciplinary teams to maintain consistent service standards.
What you'll do#
- Prioritize tasks to support data center capacity, availability, and safety.
- Review designs and equipment submittals for new regional data centers.
- Troubleshoot site and equipment failures, conduct root cause analysis, and document corrective actions.
- Support operational needs through ad-hoc training, reviews of complex operating procedures, and event support.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including data center design, server hardware, and environmental health and safety.
- Manage concurrent projects, which may span multiple geographical regions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
- Expected degree conferral date between October 2027 and December 2030.
- Knowledge of power systems, fluid dynamics, or thermodynamics.
- Valid and active driver's license.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and enrolled in a U.S.-based academic program.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks.
- Ability to relocate to the internship location.
- Experience with calculation and data processing software, analytical skills, and knowledge of industrial power or mechanical systems are preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Umatilla, OR; Boardman, OR; Hayward, CA.
- Terms: Winter 2027, Summer 2027, or Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
About Amazon
Amazon operates as a public company focused on e-commerce, retail, operations, and internet services. It maintains its headquarters in Seattle, Washington. The organization employs 783,642 people across its various divisions. It functions as a large-scale provider of digital and physical goods.
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