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Project Engineer roles in construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, and two-year renewals mean you can stay as long as the project pipeline keeps growing.
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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 Project Engineer, you will be part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving fascinating problems in 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 Data Center 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 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 Project Engineer will be responsible for:
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Leading cross-functional communication and coordination between regional general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring seamless information flow for construction protocols, documentation access, and standardized procedures
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Developing and maintaining comprehensive tracking systems for design modifications, RFIs, and change orders, creating detailed dashboards with priority levels and deadlines for regional leadership review
-
Evaluating Method of Procedure (MOP) submissions for thoroughness, necessity, and risk assessment
-
Managing vendor onboarding processes, including security credentialing and orientation programs
-
Maintaining current project management software with critical milestone updates, correspondence records, and document control
-
Coordinating and monitoring owner-furnished material deliveries to ensure timely arrival at construction sites
-
Establishing and managing a centralized repository for contractor-supplied construction data
-
Overseeing quality assurance programs through implementation of various checklists, including substantial completion verification, safety protocols, and quality control measures
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 1+ years of relevant discipline work experience
- Experience in vendor management
- Experience in a data center or other critical environment
- Experience in data center engineering or operations
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of construction or project management experience
- Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
- Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent
- Experience in construction or project management
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, OH, New Albany
Compensation
- Salary Range: 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
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 Project Engineer, you will be part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving fascinating problems in 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 Data Center 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 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 Project Engineer will be responsible for:
-
Leading cross-functional communication and coordination between regional general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring seamless information flow for construction protocols, documentation access, and standardized procedures
-
Developing and maintaining comprehensive tracking systems for design modifications, RFIs, and change orders, creating detailed dashboards with priority levels and deadlines for regional leadership review
-
Evaluating Method of Procedure (MOP) submissions for thoroughness, necessity, and risk assessment
-
Managing vendor onboarding processes, including security credentialing and orientation programs
-
Maintaining current project management software with critical milestone updates, correspondence records, and document control
-
Coordinating and monitoring owner-furnished material deliveries to ensure timely arrival at construction sites
-
Establishing and managing a centralized repository for contractor-supplied construction data
-
Overseeing quality assurance programs through implementation of various checklists, including substantial completion verification, safety protocols, and quality control measures
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 1+ years of relevant discipline work experience
- Experience in vendor management
- Experience in a data center or other critical environment
- Experience in data center engineering or operations
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of construction or project management experience
- Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
- Operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent
- Experience in construction or project management
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, OH, New Albany
Compensation
- Salary Range: 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually
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Credential your Australian engineering degree correctly
A three-year Australian engineering degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's for E-3 visa purposes, but carry your official transcripts and a credential evaluation letter to remove any doubt during the consulate interview.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find engineering and construction firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications for Project Engineer roles. Prior LCA filings signal a company already understands the E-3 sponsorship process.
Verify your job description meets specialty occupation criteria
Your offer letter must describe duties that specifically require an engineering degree, not just prefer one. A vague job description listing a degree as preferred rather than required can be enough for USCIS to question specialty occupation status at renewal.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, and the timing matters. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing slips between offer acceptance and your interview date.
Negotiate the employer's role in sponsorship early
E-3 sponsorship costs are typically split between employer and applicant, but the LCA filing is legally the employer's obligation. Clarify before signing your offer who handles the DOL filing, the attorney or service fees, and the timeline from offer to start date.
Prepare your consulate documents around project-based work history
If your engineering career spans contract or project-based roles rather than single long-term employers, bring a clear employment history showing continuous specialty occupation work. Consular officers reviewing E-3 applications look for an unbroken thread of degree-level engineering experience.
E-3 Visa Project Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Project Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering through generic job boards that rarely surface visa status, Migrate Mate focuses on employers who understand the E-3 process and are open to sponsoring Australian engineers, which shortens the search considerably.
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 Project Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Project Engineer positions qualify when the role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field as a genuine condition of employment. If the posting lists a degree as preferred rather than required, or accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of discipline, the specialty occupation standard becomes harder to satisfy at the consulate or at renewal.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Project Engineers?
The H-1B visa subjects you to an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection chance, meaning you may wait years for a slot even with a firm job offer. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap that realistically fills, so an Australian Project Engineer with a qualifying offer can proceed directly to a consulate appointment. The trade-off is that E-3 eligibility is limited to Australian citizens.
Can I change employers or projects while on an E-3 as a Project Engineer?
You can change employers on E-3 status, but the new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you must obtain a new E-3 visa stamp before starting work, or in some cases pursue a change of status if you are already inside the United States. Moving between projects within the same employer does not require a new filing, provided your job title and duties remain consistent with the original LCA.