Commissioning Engineer, AWS Data Center Commissioning

Amazon • Covington, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

AWS Infrastructure Services is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, ensuring the cloud runs smoothly. This team supports all AWS data centers and the associated servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment. The role involves working on challenging problems with thousands of variables in the supply chain and collaborating with a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. The goal is to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers, within an inclusive culture that encourages bold ideas and empowers ownership.

As a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE), you will be part of a creative and efficient team focused on building and supporting Amazon-owned data centers. The Amazon Commissioning team (ACx) evaluates and manages construction quality according to engineering designs to meet customer requirements. The CxE supports vendors, contractors, and other teams involved in the construction and commissioning of various critical systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Develop and majorly review commissioning documentation such as test plans, scripts and reports developed by vendors to ensure accuracy in accordance with the design requirements
• Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 80% of the year.
• U.S Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
• Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook required; advanced knowledge of SharePoint (or similar) preferred
• Strong communication skills, detail oriented, highly organized, and able to work in high stress environments to maintain calm and respectful interaction with multiple teams
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures
• Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals

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 in the performance of onsite pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing.
• Resolve technical issues and address schedule impacts and coordination demands onsite.
• Share lessons learned to contribute to team growth and program improvements.
• Provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of projects.
• Continuously audit Cx vendors' activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements.
• Regularly report on commissioning progress and metrics of assigned projects to the Regional Commissioning Manager.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously to achieve key milestones and deliver data center capacity.
• Manage project budget as approved by Finance.
• Coordinate site activities, prioritize tasks, and ensure clear paths to resolution for issues.
• Manage the project commissioning vendor responsible for executing functional tests, identifying issues, determining criticality, proposing solutions, and documenting findings.
• Escalate project turnover risks to appropriate stakeholders.
• Communicate lessons learned to peers on similar projects and participate in initiatives to improve the commissioning program.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level