Global Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) to join a creative, multi-disciplinary team responsible for testing and validating electrical and mechanical infrastructure in AWS data centers. You will review designs, lead testing activities, and coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure quality and safety.

You will manage multiple projects, travel up to 25% domestically and internationally, and report progress using AWS project formats.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• NETA or ASHRAE certification or commissioning specific education courses.
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Review design documents and equipment submittals, lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT), and manage third-party commissioning vendors onsite.
• Own projects’ outcomes, deep-dive to resolve technical issues, and share lessons learned for team growth.
• Contribute multi-discipline input into scheduling, test script development, design, and project planning during commissioning.
• Regularly report commissioning progress and metrics to the Regional Commissioning Manager.

Skills

Engineering experience

Data center equipment knowledge

MS Office

Experience with critical facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

NETA or ASHRAE certification or commissioning education

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) to join a creative, multi-disciplinary team responsible for testing and validating electrical and mechanical infrastructure in AWS data centers. You will review designs, lead testing activities, and coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure quality and safety.

You will manage multiple projects, travel up to 25% domestically and internationally, and report progress using AWS project formats.