Data Center Commissioning Engineer — Critical Infra Expert

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) to join the AWS Commissioning team and oversee electrical and mechanical system testing across data centers.

You will coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams, lead FWT, and ensure alignment with design intent while managing schedules and safety requirements at customer-ready facilities. Willingness to relocate to Charlotte/Hamlet, NC and travel up to 80% of the year is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning experience in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to review design documents, understand sequences of operations, and provide feedback per Amazon standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multiple teams in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT) and manage third-party commissioning vendors onsite.
• Maintain weekly status reporting and contribute to program improvements.

Skills

Engineering experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) to join the AWS Commissioning team and oversee electrical and mechanical system testing across data centers.

You will coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams, lead FWT, and ensure alignment with design intent while managing schedules and safety requirements at customer-ready facilities. Willingness to relocate to Charlotte/Hamlet, NC and travel up to 80% of the year is required.