Data Center Commissioning Engineer - Global Infra

Amazon Web Services (AWS); San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) to oversee testing and validation of electrical and mechanical infrastructure across AWS data centers.

You will review designs, lead Factory Witness Testing, and coordinate with vendors to ensure quality and schedule adherence. The role requires 5+ years in engineering or commissioning of critical infra, a Mechanical/Electrical degree, and a willingness to travel up to 80% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or 5 years of relevant work.
• High technical competency in mechanical, electrical, or control systems.
• Ability to read and edit construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specs).
• Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Review design documents, lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT), and manage third‑party commissioning vendors.
• Audit activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements.
• Prepare weekly status reports and lessons learned to improve the commissioning program.

Skills

Engineering experience

Electrical/Mechanical systems

Technical competency

Document review

Commissioning docs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) to oversee testing and validation of electrical and mechanical infrastructure across AWS data centers.

You will review designs, lead Factory Witness Testing, and coordinate with vendors to ensure quality and schedule adherence. The role requires 5+ years in engineering or commissioning of critical infra, a Mechanical/Electrical degree, and a willingness to travel up to 80% domestically and internationally.