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Construction Intern roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a practical path for Australian graduates entering the U.S. construction industry.
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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 Manager, you will be part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving fascinating problems in constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industry-leading 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 Data Center Construction Manager, you will 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 trades as Amazon's owner's representative. You will be directly responsible for driving cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction vendors and contractors building data centers.
At Amazon, we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from 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 daily to develop innovative data centers for our Customers.
Key job responsibilities
The Data Center Construction Manager will be responsible for construction project management and oversight of construction-related activities as they relate to new builds or general capital projects. This includes ownership of the project scope, quality, schedule, and budget.
Some of the typical daily tasks of the Construction Manager:
- Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
- Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
- Create construction project scope and requests for proposals.
- Perform financial analysis of construction.
- Manage construction projects for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
- Conduct constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers.
- Manage construction documents including submittal review, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
- Ensure construction project quality control.
- Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
- Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures.
- Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
A day in the life
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.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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.
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.
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 and 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.
About the team
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
- Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience
- Knowledge of critical data center equipment
- Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
- Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
- Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
- Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, OR, Boardman - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
U.S. internships must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field to qualify for E-3 visa status. A construction management or civil engineering degree ties directly to the role. A general business degree usually won't clear the specialty occupation threshold.
Target firms with active DOL filing history
Search the DOL's foreign labor certification disclosure data for construction companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications before. Firms with prior LCA experience understand the E-3 process and won't treat sponsorship as a dealbreaker during hiring.
Find E-3 construction roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters construction internship listings by E-3 sponsorship availability, so you're not cold-applying to roles where the employer has never heard of the visa. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you receive an offer.
Clarify internship duration before your interview
E-3 status is granted in two-year increments, but many construction internships last three to twelve months. Confirm whether the employer can convert the role to full-time or extend your placement, since your E-3 must reflect the actual employment period on the LCA.
Confirm the employer files LCA before your consulate date
Your U.S. consulate interview requires a certified LCA in hand. The employer files with DOL first, which typically takes seven business days. Don't book your appointment at the Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth consulate until the certified LCA is returned and your DS-160 is complete.
Address your 3-year degree equivalency upfront
Australian bachelor's degrees are three years, not four. Some U.S. construction employers question whether this meets the bachelor's degree requirement. Request a credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluation service before submitting your application to preempt any objections.
E-3 Visa Construction Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Construction Intern jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most construction internship postings don't advertise E-3 sponsorship directly, which makes standard job board searches unreliable. Migrate Mate filters roles by E-3 sponsorship availability, so you can focus on employers already set up to file an LCA. Reaching out to firms with prior DOL filing history also improves your odds of a straightforward sponsorship conversation.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Construction Intern role actually qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the job description matters. The role must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like civil engineering or construction management, not just any degree. Internships that are primarily physical labor or don't require theoretical knowledge from a relevant degree won't qualify. Ask the employer to confirm the role is listed as requiring a specific degree before accepting the offer.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Construction Intern roles?
The E-3 is available to Australian nationals only, but it has no annual lottery and no cap to worry about. H-1B visa requires entering a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate before any filing can proceed. For a construction internship, the E-3 means you can accept an offer and move forward immediately, while H-1B candidates may wait a year or more before starting.
Can I switch construction employers while on an E-3 internship?
Yes, but the process restarts with the new employer. Your E-3 status is tied to the specific employer and LCA on file. If you move to a different construction firm, they need to file a new LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally. You can begin working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and your updated visa is approved.