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Data center engineering roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering. The E-3 has no lottery and renews indefinitely, making it a strong fit for Australian engineers building long-term infrastructure careers stateside.
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How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation.
AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT’s) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market.
We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history!
Key job responsibilities
- Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
- Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
- Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
- Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
- Technical writing to support change management program
- Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
- On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
- Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on-call rotations.
- Role may support more than one location/site.
Work Schedule:
Our Data Centers operate 24/7 and require on-site presence. This position offers two shift schedule options:
Option 1: Weekend Rotation
- Days Worked: Sunday - Tuesday, plus every other Saturday
- Weekly Pattern: Alternates between 3-day and 4-day work weeks
- Shift Hours: 5:30am - 6:00pm (day shift) OR 5:30pm - 6:00am (night shift)
Option 2: Weekday Rotation
- Days Worked: Wednesday - Friday, plus every other Saturday
- Weekly Pattern: Alternates between 3-day and 4-day work weeks
- Shift Hours: 5:30am - 6:00pm (day shift) OR 5:30pm - 6:00am (night shift)
Both schedules follow a rotating pattern where you'll work 3 days one week and 4 days the following week.
Overtime & Pay
- Overtime: Time and a half after 40 hours per week
- Night Shift Differential: 13% additional pay (6:00pm - 6:00am shifts)
- Maximum Hours: 60 hours per week in total (up to 20 hours of overtime)
Physical Requirements:
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently
- Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds
- Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
- Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position
- Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection
A day in the life
This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
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.
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
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.
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 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration
- 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
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, MD, Frederick - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Ashburn - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Chantilly - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Dulles - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Herndon - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Sterling - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation.
AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT’s) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market.
We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history!
Key job responsibilities
- Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
- Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
- Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
- Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
- Technical writing to support change management program
- Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
- On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
- Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on-call rotations.
- Role may support more than one location/site.
Work Schedule:
Our Data Centers operate 24/7 and require on-site presence. This position offers two shift schedule options:
Option 1: Weekend Rotation
- Days Worked: Sunday - Tuesday, plus every other Saturday
- Weekly Pattern: Alternates between 3-day and 4-day work weeks
- Shift Hours: 5:30am - 6:00pm (day shift) OR 5:30pm - 6:00am (night shift)
Option 2: Weekday Rotation
- Days Worked: Wednesday - Friday, plus every other Saturday
- Weekly Pattern: Alternates between 3-day and 4-day work weeks
- Shift Hours: 5:30am - 6:00pm (day shift) OR 5:30pm - 6:00am (night shift)
Both schedules follow a rotating pattern where you'll work 3 days one week and 4 days the following week.
Overtime & Pay
- Overtime: Time and a half after 40 hours per week
- Night Shift Differential: 13% additional pay (6:00pm - 6:00am shifts)
- Maximum Hours: 60 hours per week in total (up to 20 hours of overtime)
Physical Requirements:
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to work in the following physical conditions with reasonable accommodations:
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 39 pounds independently
- Participate in group lifts for 40+ pounds
- Maintain balance and perform construction tasks while on a ladder
- Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position
- Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection
A day in the life
This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
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.
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
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.
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 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration
- 2+ years of practical experience in electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and/or fire suppression systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
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, MD, Frederick - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Ashburn - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Chantilly - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Dulles - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Herndon - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Sterling - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Data Center Engineering
Align your credentials with U.S. specialty occupation standards
Australian three-year engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 visa purposes. Gather your academic transcripts and any professional engineering registrations before approaching employers, as the LCA filing requires degree documentation upfront.
Target employers with active data center capital programs
Hyperscalers and colocation operators running active build programs are more likely to have established visa sponsorship workflows. Search DOL's LCA disclosure data to identify which companies have recently certified E-3 or H-1B visa applications for infrastructure engineering roles.
Clarify whether the role is on-site or third-party worksite
Data center engineers frequently work at facilities owned by a different entity than their employer. Third-party worksite arrangements can complicate LCA wage requirements, so confirm with your prospective employer whether the job site address matches the LCA posting location before the offer is finalized.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate paperwork
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa application moves forward. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from LCA submission through consulate appointment preparation, so nothing stalls between your offer and your start date.
Confirm your employer is enrolled in E-Verify before signing
E-Verify enrollment is not required for most E-3 employers, but many large data center operators mandate it internally. Confirming enrollment status early prevents delays during onboarding when your employment authorization is being verified against DHS records.
Understand how shift structures affect your E-3 petition details
Data center operations roles often involve rotating shifts or on-call arrangements. The hours and work schedule declared in your LCA and visa petition must reflect your actual employment terms, so review the job offer closely before your employer submits the filing.
E-3 Visa Data Center Engineering: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find data center engineering jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and location to surface data center engineering positions at employers who have a demonstrated history of supporting E-3 and other work visa filings, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is unlikely.
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 data center engineering qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer systems engineering. Roles focused on facilities operations, power systems, cooling infrastructure, or network engineering typically qualify. Positions requiring only general technical experience without a degree requirement may not meet the specialty occupation threshold.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for data center engineering roles?
Both visas require a specialty occupation and employer sponsorship, but the E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, meaning you can apply at any point in the year and receive a decision in weeks rather than waiting for an April lottery. For Australian engineers, the E-3 is almost always faster and more predictable than pursuing an H-1B.
Can I change data center employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally, or you can continue working under your existing status if you remain in the U.S. There is no portability mechanism equivalent to AC21, so confirm your new employer can complete the LCA certification before your last day at your current job.