Commissioning Engineer, AMER-Central ACx (AWS)

Amazon; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 116,800 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) for AMER-Central ACx to support construction and commissioning of critical infrastructure in Amazon-owned data centers.

You will review design docs, lead FWT, manage third‑party vendors, and coordinate across AWS engineering, operations, and contractors to ensure design intent, reliability, and safety. Relocation to Charlotte/Hamlet, NC required; travel up to 80% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering, installation, or commissioning experience of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience in data center, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years relevant discipline.
• Ability to review mechanical or electrical design documentation and provide feedback in line with Amazon standards.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents and lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT).
• Manage third‑party commissioning vendors for pre‑functional, functional, and integrated systems testing.
• Coordinate site activities across AWS engineering, capacity delivery, operations, and contractor teams.
• Audit activities for compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive weekly status reports and lessons learned.
• Escalate project issues and communicate solutions to stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical systems experience

Mechanical systems experience

Data center experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 5+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commissioning Engineer, AMER-Central ACx

Job ID: 3197341 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Overview

As a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE), you will support the construction and commissioning of critical infrastructure in Amazon-owned data centers, ensuring design intent is met and operations are secure and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

• Review design documents and lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT).
• Manage third‑party commissioning vendors for pre‑functional, functional, and integrated systems testing.
• Coordinate site activities across AWS engineering, capacity delivery, operations, and contractor teams.
• Audit activities for compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive weekly status reports and lessons learned.
• Escalate project issues and communicate solutions to stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

• Walk job sites in uneven terrain and work at heights.
• Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift or move up to 49 pounds; participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.
• Work shifts longer than eight hours, potentially overnight and on weekends.
• Perform tasks in noisy, hot, or cold environments.

Additional Job Requirements

• Ability to relocate to Charlotte/Hamlet, NC.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 80% of the year.
• Provide personal transportation for meetings and site visits (reimbursed).

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering, installation, or commissioning experience of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering, especially in data center, power generation or oil and gas facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years relevant discipline experience.
• Ability to review mechanical or electrical design documentation and provide feedback in line with Amazon standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• Strong communication skills, detail oriented, highly organized, and able to maintain composure in high stress environments.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems used in critical data center operations.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems based on design intent and approved equipment submittals.

Compensation

Base salary range: $116,800.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually. Additional benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

EEO Statement

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