Onsite Data Center Project Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join the on-site Construction Management team. You will coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure fast, high-quality delivery of data center construction.

You will manage RFIs, change orders, documentation, and communication flows daily on site, partnering with Operations, Networking, and Security to keep projects on schedule and within safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of vendor management experience.
• 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience.
• 4+ years in a data center or critical environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leading cross-functional communication 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 operations

Construction coordination

Cross-functional communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Journeyman License (Electrical or Mechanical)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join the on-site Construction Management team. You will coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure fast, high-quality delivery of data center construction.

You will manage RFIs, change orders, documentation, and communication flows daily on site, partnering with Operations, Networking, and Security to keep projects on schedule and within safety standards.