Commissioning Engineer, Commissioning Engineering

Job ID: | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Are you experienced in Critical Infrastructure Commissioning and looking for a fast paced environment? As a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE), you will be part of a highly creative, efficient team tasked with tackling fascinating and challenging problems building and supporting the operations of Amazon owned data centers. The Amazon Commissioning team (ACx) understands, evaluates, defines and manages the expectations of construction quality in accordance to engineering designs to meet customer requirements.

Systems involved in construction and commissioning

• Medium and low voltage power systems
• Generators
• UPS
• HVAC (Air Handlers / Exhaust Fans / VFD)
• Chilled Water Systems
• Building Management systems (BMS)
• Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
• Testing and balancing
• Pumps and Hydronic systems

Key job responsibilities

• Provide testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Review design documents and equipment submittals.
• Lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT).
• Manage third‑party commissioning vendors for onsite pre‑functional, functional, and integrated systems testing.
• Resolve technical issues and address schedule impacts to ensure project success.
• Share lessons learned to drive team growth and program improvements.
• Provide input into scheduling, test script development, design, and planning of projects.
• Audit commissioning vendor activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements.
• Report commissioning progress and metrics regularly to the Regional Commissioning Manager.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously and manage project budgets.

A day in the life

On a typical project the CxE coordinates site activities with AWS engineering, capacity delivery, operations, and contractor teams to prioritize tasks and ensure each issue has a clear path to resolution. The CxE manages the commissioning vendor, escalates if project turnover is at risk, and communicates lessons learned after project completion.

About the team

The AWS Data Center Commissioning Team (ACx) is a wholly independent business within the DCGS organization. This team of veteran professional Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Project Managers, and Operators is uniquely positioned to provide detailed engineering and operational review and testing of equipment designs, operational functionality, and construction practices. The team focuses on rapid delivery of a quality product while maintaining full transparency.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or 5 years of relevant discipline work experience.
• High technical competency in either mechanical or electrical or control systems used in critical infrastructures.
• Ability to review mechanical or electrical design documentation, drawings, specifications, vendor submittals and sequences of operations, and provide feedback in accordance with Amazon standards.
• Develop or review commissioning documentation such as test plans, scripts, and reports to ensure accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook required; advanced knowledge of SharePoint or similar preferred.
• Strong communication skills, detail oriented, highly organized, able to work in high stress environments.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures.
• Ability to read and edit construction documents.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Location: USA, VA, Herndon
Salary: 116,800.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually

Posted: April 17, 2026 (Updated 1 day ago)