Onsite Data Center Project Engineer - Construction

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Benton (LA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Benton, LA is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join a diverse team building advanced data centers. You will coordinate with Ops, Networking, Controls, Security, and Construction teams onsite to deliver high-quality, on-time electrical and mechanical systems.

Onsite role with daily site presence, driving documentation, RFIs, change orders, and milestone tracking. Base salary range $86,400–$149,700 per year plus benefits; relocation not specified.

Qualifications

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

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

Data center operations

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Benton, LA is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join a diverse team building advanced data centers. You will coordinate with Ops, Networking, Controls, Security, and Construction teams onsite to deliver high-quality, on-time electrical and mechanical systems.

Onsite role with daily site presence, driving documentation, RFIs, change orders, and milestone tracking. Base salary range $86,400–$149,700 per year plus benefits; relocation not specified.