Data Center Project Engineer, AWS Infrastructure

Amazon Inc.; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to lead on-site construction support, coordinating with general contractors and internal teams to ensure timely, safe delivery of data center infrastructure.

You will collaborate with Operations, Networking, Controls, and Security to maintain documentation, track RFIs and change orders, and uphold safety and quality standards across all stages of the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field (required).
• Experience bringing new design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional communication between regional general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams for construction protocols and documentation access.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for design changes, RFIs, and change orders with dashboards for leadership review.
• Evaluate Method of Procedure (MOP) submissions for thoroughness and risk.
• Manage vendor onboarding, including security credentialing and orientation programs.
• Maintain project management software with milestone updates and document control.
• Coordinate owner-furnished materials deliveries to sites for timely arrival.
• Establish a centralized repository for contractor-supplied data.
• Oversee QA programs with checklists for substantial completion, safety, and quality control.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Design concepts to deployment

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Windows OS

Power monitoring systems

Power management

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to lead on-site construction support, coordinating with general contractors and internal teams to ensure timely, safe delivery of data center infrastructure.

You will collaborate with Operations, Networking, Controls, and Security to maintain documentation, track RFIs and change orders, and uphold safety and quality standards across all stages of the project.