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Project Engineer, AWS DCCD AMER SE

Amazon

Location

Hamlet, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/30/2026

Compensation

$111,300 - $186,100 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

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 and Security, to ensure the successful delivery of construction projects. Your role will involve daily interactions on construction sites, managing communication and documentation workflows. This position emphasizes collaboration and innovation to support AWS's global infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of project management experience in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
  • Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
  • Knowledge of critical data center equipment and engineering documentation
  • Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
  • Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings

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 and safety protocols.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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