Data Center Project Engineer: Onsite Construction Lead

Amazon Inc.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join a diverse team building energy-efficient data centers.

You will work on-site with construction managers and vendor teams to deliver high-quality designs, schedules, and documentation for critical infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes coordination across Operations, Networking, and Security, with a focus on timely, cost-effective execution while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of vendor management experience.
• 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience.
• 4+ years of data center or other critical environment experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• 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 comprehensive tracking systems for design modifications, RFIs, and change orders, creating detailed dashboards with priority levels and deadlines 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 critical milestone updates, correspondence records, and document control.
• Coordinating and monitoring 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 implementation of various checklists, including substantial completion verification, safety protocols, and quality control measures.

Skills

Vendor management

Data center engineering

Data center operations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join a diverse team building energy-efficient data centers.

You will work on-site with construction managers and vendor teams to deliver high-quality designs, schedules, and documentation for critical infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes coordination across Operations, Networking, and Security, with a focus on timely, cost-effective execution while upholding safety and quality standards.