Commissioning Engineer (AWS)

Amazon; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) to oversee testing and validation of electrical and mechanical systems in AWS data centers. The role involves coordinating with vendors, reviewing design documents, and leading on-site commissioning activities across multiple disciplines.

The candidate will develop test plans, participate in system testing, and communicate project progress and issues to stakeholders. Travel up to 80% will be required.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% domestically and internationally.
• Must be able to work in varied environments, including loud plants and data centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing and validation oversight of data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT) and manage third-party commissioning vendors onsite.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and contractor teams; develop test scripts and schedules.
• Produce weekly reports on project status and lessons learned.

Skills

Electrical competence

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

Medium Voltage Power Systems

Generators

UPS

HVAC Systems

BMS

EPMS

Testing & Balancing

Pumps & Hydronic

Job description

Job ID: 3110542 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Overview

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 challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and are looking for talented people who want to help.

Position

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) evaluates construction quality in accordance with engineering designs to meet customer requirements. The CxE is responsible for supporting vendors, contractors, and other teams involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems such as:

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Walk job sites in uneven terrain
• Work at heights and from ladders
• Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more
• Carry objects weighing up to 49 pounds for short distances
• Work shifts longer than eight hours, including potential night and weekend work
• Perform physical tasks throughout the day without becoming overly tired
• Manipulate small wires and objects easily
• Work in a noisy environment
• Work in environments colder or hotter than a normal office environment

Additional Job Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally up to 80% of the year.
• Required to provide personal transportation to meetings and job visits outside the office; reimbursed.

Citizenship

U.S Citizenship Required.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Commissioning Engineer (CxE) provides testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure. CxEs review design documents, lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT), and manage third‑party commissioning vendors in onsite pre‑functional, functional, and integrated systems testing. They own their projects’ successes by diving deep to resolve technical issues and maintain a bias for action to address ever‑changing schedule and coordination demands onsite. They also communicate lessons learned and continuously collaborate on program improvements.

The CxE will provide multi‑discipline input into scheduling, test script development, design, and planning of projects; review component submittal packages; lead FWT; perform system‑level and integrated system testing; audit activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements; and produce comprehensive weekly reporting of all ongoing projects and lessons learned.

A Day in the Life

On a typical project, the CxE works across AWS engineering, capacity delivery, operations, and contractor teams to coordinate site activities, prioritize tasks, and ensure each issue has a clear path to resolution. They manage the project commissioning vendor, identify issues, determine criticality, propose solutions, document findings, and, if project turnover is at risk, they elevate the situation to stakeholders. Upon completion, they communicate lessons learned to peers and participate in initiatives that drive improvement to the commissioning program.

About the Team

The AWS Data Center Commissioning Team (ACx) is a wholly