E-3 Visa Real Estate Development Jobs
Real estate development roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field such as urban planning, finance, or civil engineering. Australian professionals in development, acquisitions, or project management can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery and no annual cap.
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In this role, you will work directly with land owners/investors, data center developers, local jurisdictions, land use attorneys and consultants to identify and successfully navigate the required real estate entitlements to acquire and develop new data center sites. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a technical background that enables them to successfully guide and communicate AWS’s vision for development. You will collaborate with and manage multi-disciplinary internal and external stakeholders to produce outcomes that support sustainable growth and are sensitive to the communities in which we expand.
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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive, evolving, and growing business unit within Amazon.com which provides cloud services. Since early 2006, AWS has provided a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. We are looking for a talented professional to join the AWS Real Estate Team who will operate on both strategic and tactical levels to support the expansion of AWS’s Data Center Network in the U.S.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead land development efforts on new projects.
- Cultivate local government relationships and lead the entitlement process.
- Partner with developers and the local jurisdiction and participate in any local meetings and hearings relating to these projects.
- Build and lead teams of vendors and consultants to evaluate site feasibility.
- Form strategy for required infrastructure improvements. Contract and manage internal and external design and development partners for their delivery.
- Lead multiple complex contract negotiations simultaneously.
- Assist in developing site plans that deliver the best in class product consistent with market conditions.
- Work cross-functionally with other internal and external teams, including Design Engineering, Legal, Economic Development, Risk & Resiliency, Public Policy, Construction and Capacity Planning, to inform a regional real estate strategy.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of AWS's master plan design principles, BOD and best practices for entitlements.
- Travel required.
A day in the life
Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects across the nation.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration or a related field
- 6+ years of Real Estate development experience in negotiations (land acquisition, development, build to suit, lease)
- Strong negotiation skills
- 6+ years’ experience in site due diligence, site development, and negotiation of entitlement agreements for large complex projects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree or higher (including Juris Doctor) in Engineering, Business, Real Estate or related fields.
- Experience in data center site selection, design and construction
- Experience in public private partnerships.
- Ability to understand and communicate high level electrical, power & cooling, fiber optics, and other technical requirements, particularly related to Internet infrastructure
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, TX, Austin - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually
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Match your degree to the role
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but your field of study must align with real estate development work. A finance or urban planning degree supports a development analyst role; a general business degree rarely does.
Target firms with active LCA filings
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications in real estate or construction management. Recent LCA history signals a company already understands E-3 visa sponsorship mechanics and won't stall at the offer stage.
Clarify the specialty occupation case early
Not every development coordinator or project manager role passes USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Before accepting an offer, confirm the job description explicitly requires a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree, so the LCA and visa application hold up under scrutiny.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The LCA must be certified by DOL before you can attend your consulate appointment, and sequencing these steps correctly matters for your start date.
Address dual intent proactively at the consulate
E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers assess whether you intend to return to Australia. Real estate development roles at firms with EB-5 or immigrant investor programs can raise questions. Bring documentation showing ties to Australia and a clear scope of your U.S. role.
Negotiate your start date around consulate wait times
Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth have different E-3 appointment availability. Build at least four to six weeks between your offer acceptance and your proposed start date to accommodate LCA certification and your consulate interview without putting your employer timeline at risk.
E-3 Visa Real Estate Development: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find real estate development jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search real estate development roles where employers have E-3 sponsorship history, filtering out positions that are unlikely to support the visa. Because E-3 requires employer willingness to file an LCA with DOL, targeting companies with prior filing experience significantly shortens the sponsorship conversation at the offer stage.
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 real estate development role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. Positions such as development analyst, acquisitions associate, or land use planner typically qualify when the employer requires a degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, or civil engineering. Generic coordinator or project support roles that accept any bachelor's degree are harder to defend as specialty occupations under USCIS standards.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for real estate development professionals?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so Australian professionals can apply at any point in the year once they have a job offer. H-1B visa selection is lottery-based with roughly a one-in-four chance annually. Both require employer sponsorship and a specialty occupation finding, but E-3 sponsorship is faster to execute and carries far less timing risk for employer and employee alike.
Can I change employers or projects mid-visa on the E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp reflecting the new employer before you start work for them. If you're already in the U.S., you can begin with the new employer once the new LCA is certified and, in some cases, before obtaining a new stamp if you're not traveling internationally. Confirm the sequencing before your last day with the previous employer.