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Project Engineer

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/4/2026

Compensation

$96,000 - $166,300 per year

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Job description

As a Data Center Project Engineer at AWS, you will be part of a diverse team focused on constructing energy-efficient and cost-effective data centers. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure high-quality delivery and safety standards while managing communication and documentation processes. This role involves daily interactions on construction sites, supporting the fast-paced construction of critical infrastructure. You will be responsible for overseeing vendor coordination and maintaining project management systems.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of vendor management experience
  • 4+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience
  • 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience
  • 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
  • Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional communication and coordination between regional general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive 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 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.

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

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