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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 work closely with various teams, including Operations, Networking, and Security, to ensure the successful delivery of data center projects. This role involves daily interactions on construction sites and requires effective communication and coordination with stakeholders and vendors. You will play a critical role in managing project documentation and ensuring quality assurance throughout the construction process.

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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