Construction Project Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery

Construction Project Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

As a Data Center Construction Project Engineer, you will be a part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving fascinating problems constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industry examples of energy efficient, cost-effective designs. You will work alongside partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build data centers that directly support our Customers.

As our Construction Project Engineer, you will support the teams that build some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world. You will be on the construction site, daily interacting with the construction managers and stakeholders and be directly responsible for supporting the fast, high-quality delivery of our data center construction. The Data Center Project Engineer will be part of the onsite Construction Management team and will own the communication coordination with our vendors, information workflow, and coordination of document management including requests for information (RFI), change orders, reports, and schedule updates.

At Amazon, we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the design review to construction bidding to construction execution and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to develop innovative data centers for our Customers.

Key job responsibilities

The Data Center Construction Project Engineer will be responsible for:

1. Establishing communication and coordination across a data center region’s general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams. Example includes sending out region wide changes of construction processes to project stakeholders, providing location to access documents, etc.
2. Develop and maintain a tracking system for construction/design changes, RFI’s (requests for information), work/change orders, build durations, critical priorities and developing dashboards to track this information for project and regional leadership review.
3. Requesting and reviewing work activity MOPs (Methods of Procedure) for proper detail, necessity, and risk and developing out same with the project team.
4. Onboarding new project vendors for security badging and onboarding orientation.
5. Updating project management software with milestone dates, correspondence, and documents.
6. Monitor delivery of owner furnished material to site.
7. Compiling and storing construction data from vendors.
8. Managing various project checklists including substantial completion checks, safety, and quality, etc.

A day in the life

AWS Construction Project Engineers support the delivery of our Data Center projects. They work closely with Internal Stakeholders and Contractors, resolving project issues, managing RFIs, Change Orders and other key delivery functions. Our PE's spend the majority of the week on site working closely with our vendors to drive project outcomes.

About the team

Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Minimum Qualifications

- 2+ years experience working in the construction industry or an engineering organization.
- Experience updating and managing construction data including milestone dates, requests for information (RFI), design changes, and change orders.
- Experience with developing workflows and tracking systems including change management, vendor equipment delivery, and document controls across 3 or more organizations/teams.
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar computer aided design software.
- Experience in a mission facility.
- Experience with mechanical systems including air handlers and building management systems.
- Experience with electrical systems including diesel generators, uninteruptible power systems, switchboards, transformers, and power distribution units.
- Experience with fast track design/build projects and or multiple significant upgrade projects.
- Knowledge of Australian building codes and regulations including Fire Codes, Building Codes, Energy Efficiency Codes, Sanitary Codes and Safety Codes.

Acknowledgement of country

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.

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