Data Center Project Engineer - Onsite Construction Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join our on-site Construction Management team. You will coordinate with Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to deliver energy-efficient data centers on schedule.

You’ll manage RFIs, change orders, vendor onboarding, and document control while maintaining dashboards and milestone tracking. This role requires daily on-site presence with a strong focus on safety, quality, and timely

Qualifications

• 3+ years of vendor management in data-center or critical environments.
• 4+ years in a data center or critical environment.
• 5+ years of data center engineering or operations.
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional communication between regional general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for design modifications, RFIs, and change orders.
• Evaluate Method of Procedure (MOP) submissions for thoroughness, necessity, and risk assessment.
• Manage vendor onboarding processes, including security credentialing and orientation programs.
• Maintain current project management software with critical milestone updates, correspondence records, and document control.
• Coordinate and monitor owner-furnished material deliveries to ensure timely arrival at construction sites.
• Establish and manage a centralized repository for contractor-supplied construction data.
• Oversee quality assurance programs through implementation of various checklists, including substantial completion verification, safety protocols, and quality control measures.

Skills

Vendor management

Data center experience

Engineering operations

MS Office

Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join our on-site Construction Management team. You will coordinate with Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to deliver energy-efficient data centers on schedule.

You’ll manage RFIs, change orders, vendor onboarding, and document control while maintaining dashboards and milestone tracking. This role requires daily on-site presence with a strong focus on safety, quality, and timely