Project Engineer, Data Center Construction

Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running, supporting data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure continual access to customer innovation. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and seek talented people to help.

You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with teams across AWS to deliver high safety and security standards while providing capacity at the lowest possible cost. You’ll 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 part of a creative, diverse team solving problems in constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are energy-efficient and cost-effective designs. You will work with partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build Data Centers that support our customers.

You will be on the construction site daily, interacting with construction managers and stakeholders, and be directly responsible for supporting fast, high-quality delivery of data center construction. The Data Center Project Engineer is part of the onsite Construction Management team and will own communication coordination with vendors, information workflow, and document management, including requests for information (RFI), change orders, reports, and schedule updates.

At Amazon, we are all Owners and manage the design review, construction bidding, construction execution, and hand-off to customers. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative team working daily to develop innovative data centers for our customers.

The Data Center Project Engineer Will Be Responsible For

• Leading cross-functional communication and coordination between regional general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring seamless information flow for construction protocols, documentation access, and standardized procedures
• Developing and maintaining tracking systems for design modifications, RFIs, and change orders, with dashboards for regional leadership review
• Evaluating Method of Procedure (MOP) submissions for thoroughness, necessity, and risk assessment
• Managing vendor onboarding processes, including security credentialing and orientation programs
• Maintaining current project management software with milestone updates, correspondence records, and document control
• Coordinating owner-furnished material deliveries to ensure timely arrival at construction sites
• Establishing and managing a centralized repository for contractor-supplied construction data
• Overseeing quality assurance programs through checklists, including substantial completion verification, safety protocols, and quality control measures

A day in the life

Project Engineer is expected to be onsite daily (M-F). Build location is one hour southwest of Houston, TX.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. If you do not meet all preferred qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting or follows a non-traditional path, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, trusted by customers from startups to Global 500 companies.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Flexibility is part of our working culture to support you at home and in the office, helping you achieve success in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS fosters inclusion through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing events and learning experiences. We pursue diversity and encourage everyone to participate in our conversations and communities.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We continuously raise our performance bar and offer knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and resources to help you develop into a well-rounded professional.

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