Sr. Cx Mechanical SME, AMER Commissioning

Amazon • Herndon, VA

9h

About The Position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Level Commissioning Engineer to support the development and implementation of all aspects of the Commissioning Program for leased/owned data centers. This role, with an expert-level focus on the mechanical discipline of Commissioning, will serve as the primary liaison between Senior Engineers, Principal Engineers, Senior Managers, and Directors across the AWS team and external Commissioning Vendors. As a leader in the Data Center Capacity Delivery (DCCD) organization, you will research, develop, and ensure meticulous and timely delivery of our Data Centers. Senior Commissioning Engineers are hands-on, producing both detailed technical work and high-level program designs and process frameworks. They will aid in establishing testing methodologies, drive standardization, and increase quality across all AWS building sites. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in commissioning, program development and sustainment, and cross-functional collaboration. They must have a proven record of leading commissioning programs on large-scale critical infrastructure deployments, including Quality Control (QC), Startup, Functional Performance Testing (FPT), Integrated System Testing (IST), and cost- and schedule-mitigating measures. This position requires excellence in a fast-paced environment and the ability to manage concurrent responsibilities while supporting parallel initiatives. 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.

Requirements

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
• Professional Engineering or Architectural License
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 50% of the year.
• Required to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.
• U.S Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for mechanical systems and the commissioning program for AWS leased/owned data centers
• Lead and support AWS pre-construction and construction management teams for new data center design and process improvement
• Lead and support AWS product teams and Principal Engineering for new data center design, new products, and product enhancements
• Lead and support reviews of design specifications, testing requirements, and test procedures and standards for adherence to commissioning specifications
• Lead and support workshops that drive alignment on key issues, construction practices, data center designs, and initiatives with the focus of increasing the effectiveness of construction and commissioning while enhancing customer experience and operational excellence
• Assist in Development and delivery of technical training programs for commissioning teams, to ensure consistency in procedures and knowledge transfer
• Conduct regular quality assurance audits of commissioning processes, documentation, and field execution to maintain high standards and identify areas for improvement
• Lead Correction of Errors (COE) investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and implementation of preventive measures to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency
• Participate in technical interviews for commissioning team members and contractors, ensuring the selection of qualified personnel aligned with AWS standards

Benefits

• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
• The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market.
• Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Amazon is a total compensation company.
• Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees