Data Center Project Engineer - Onsite Delivery Lead

Amazon Inc.; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join our onsite construction management team in California. You will coordinate with regional general contractors, internal teams, and vendors to keep data center construction on schedule and within budget.

On the ground, you’ll manage RFIs, change orders, document control, and milestone updates while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across multidisciplinary teams. A background in mechanical/electrical engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of vendor management experience.
• 4+ years of data center or other critical environment experience.
• 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience.
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 1+ years of relevant discipline work 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 experience

Project management

MS Office

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

1+ years of relevant discipline work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join our onsite construction management team in California. You will coordinate with regional general contractors, internal teams, and vendors to keep data center construction on schedule and within budget.

On the ground, you’ll manage RFIs, change orders, document control, and milestone updates while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across multidisciplinary teams. A background in mechanical/electrical engineering is preferred.