Engineering Technician

🏢Position Summary

We are hiring motivated, entry-level individuals to begin their hands-on technical career as Engineering Operations Technicians (EOTs) through our Elevate Program, a paid training and development pathway. Through Elevate, candidates who may not yet have direct data center or technical experience will receive structured training alongside on-the-job learning in a data center environment.

As a member of the Engineering and Facilities team, you will support the operation and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, follow detailed safety and operating procedures, and help maintain world-class facility reliability. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with curiosity for technology, a strong work ethic, and interest in electrical, mechanical, or facilities systems.

🎓Basic Qualifications

• 🔹Highly motivated and eager to join a career in Data Center Engineering Operations, demonstrating positive attitude and technical aptitude to learn and grow.
• 🔹Ability to work 10-hour day shifts that could include holidays.
• 🔹Ability to lift and move up to 39 pounds independently on a normal basis. 40+ pounds for group lifts.
• 🔹Able to work and perform construction tasks from ladders and be on your feet throughout the day.
• 🔹Proficient with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Word) and web-based operational tools.
• 🔹Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen and have reliable transportation.
• 🔹Elevate Training Pathway
• 🔹Step 1: Begin on the Rack Install Team + On-the-Job EOT Training
• 🔹All new hires begin their Elevate journey on the Rack Install Team, where they learn foundational data center skills.
• 🔹Standard schedule (M-F, 8AM-5PM) for the first two weeks of training in Sterling, VA before moving to shift schedule.
• 🔹Support rack installations and rack power‑up activities - build‑out, power‑up and commission data center equipment.
• 🔹Daily structured learning (10 hours/month) via Amatrol/Udemy + AWS virtual learning modules
• 🔹Step 2: Full-Time Conversion to an Engineering Operations Technician (EOT)
• 🔹After 12 months, consultants become eligible for full-time conversion with AWS
• 🔹As an Engineering Operations Technician, you will be responsible for:
• 🔹Demonstrate operational expertise in electrical and mechanical equipment, including UPS’s, Switchgear, Circuit…