Onsite Data Center Project Engineer

Amazon; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join our on-site construction teams in support of world-class data centers. You will coordinate with regional general contractors, internal stakeholders, and partner teams to deliver reliable facilities on time and within budget.

You will own documentation workflows, manage RFIs and change orders, and help ensure safety and quality through checklists and milestones.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 operations

Electrical Engineer

MS Office

Construction/project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join our on-site construction teams in support of world-class data centers. You will coordinate with regional general contractors, internal stakeholders, and partner teams to deliver reliable facilities on time and within budget.

You will own documentation workflows, manage RFIs and change orders, and help ensure safety and quality through checklists and milestones.