Project Engineer, DCCD AMER 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 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.

A Data Center Project Engineer 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. You 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.

- 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.

- Onboarding 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.


Key job responsibilities
-Manage the owners side RFI submittal and change management processes related to data center builds.

-Help to ensure monthly Billing and Pay Applications are correct

-Help to manage and implement new processes as required.

-You will help manage the AWS change order process for all inflight activities and work daily with the general contractors Superintendents and Project Engineers to help keep the project on schedule.

-You will be responsible for providing daily support to the onsite construction managers in dealing with the many moving parts of a construction project.

DCCD: Global Construction Management is the team responsible for the construction portion of our Data Center Builds working closely with key stakeholders from the very early stages of Design Kickoff through bidding equipment procurement construction startup commissioning and ultimately handing off the build to the DC Operations team.

Key goals are to reduce cost shorten the duration of delivery and minimize defects. Specifically we set out to bring the job in at or below budget on schedule and with Zero Defects at Power Facilities Hand-Off

About the team
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.

Why AWS
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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
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Mentorship and Career Growth
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- Knowledge of mechanical systems in critical Data Center operations including but not limited to CRAC/CRAHs/AHUs chillers cooling towers storage tanks chemical systems heat exchangers piping systems pumps valves duct systems fans or dampers
- Experience in vendor negotiation and management for data center or upgrade construction contracts
- Knowledge of mission critical systems (data centers hospitals power plants military facilities etc.)
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science Degree 2 years relevant overall experience or 7 years relevant overall experience in related construction management experience in lieu of a degree.

- operating engineering license such as DC II DC III or equivalent
- Experience in construction or project management
- 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
- Experience in data center engineering or operations

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

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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 TX Austin - 96000.00 - 166300.00 USD annually