Project Engineer, Data Center Construction

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

As a Data Center Project Engineer you will be a part of a creative diverse team tasked with solving fascinating problems constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industry examples of energy efficient cost-effective designs. You will work alongside partner teams such as Operations Networking Controls Security and Commissioning to build Data Centers that directly support our Customers.

As our Data Center Project Engineer you will support the teams that build some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world. You will be on the construction site daily interacting with the construction managers and stakeholders and be directly responsible for supporting the fast high-quality delivery of our data center construction. The Data Center Project Engineer will be part of the onsite Construction Management team and will own the communication coordination with our vendors information workflow and coordination of document management including requests for information (RFI) change orders report and schedule updates.

At Amazon we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the design review to construction bidding to construction execution and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse upbeat creative team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to develop innovative data centers for our Customers.

Key job responsibilities
The Data Center Project Engineer will be responsible for:
- Establishing communication and coordination across a data center regions general contractors stakeholders and internal teams. Example includes sending out region wide changes to construction trailer setup COVID-19 testing procedures or location to access documents.
- Develop and maintain a tracking system for design changes RFIs (requests for information) and change orders and dashboard and track this information for regional leadership review. Include tracking status of priority and due dates.
- Requesting and reviewing MOPs (Method of Procedure) for proper detail necessity and risk.
- On-boarding new vendors for badging and orientation.
- Updating project management software with milestone dates correspondence and documents.
- Monitor delivery of owner furnished material to site.
- Compiling and storing construction data from vendors.
- Managing checklist including various checklists including substantial completion checks safety and quality.


About the team
**Why AWS**
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

*Work/Life Balance*
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- Experience working in a data center or mission critical facility (example: hospital military facility public safety facility etc.)
- Experience in construction or project management
- Experience in a data center or other critical environment
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 3 years of construction or project management experience

- Knowledge of electrical systems in critical Data Center operations that include but are not limited to utility substation feeds transformers switchgear VFI Class UPS DRUPS PDUs ATS STS SLA/VRLA batteries and associated systems diesel/gas turbine generators and related fuel systems Surge Suppression Active Harmonic Filtering battery monitoring systems branch circuit monitoring systems or SCADA systems
- Knowledge of mission critical systems (data centers hospitals power plants military facilities etc.)
- Experience in vendor negotiation and management for data center or upgrade construction contracts
- CFC license or PMI qualification (PMP IPMA IPMC)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 OR Boardman - 96000.00 - 166300.00 USD annually