Senior Data Center Commissioning Engineer – Global Infra

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) to support the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS global infrastructure.

The CxE will work with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure construction quality and system reliability for Amazon‑owned data centers. The role requires reviewing design documents, leading Factory Witness Testing, and managing commissioning vendors, while developing test plans and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering, installation, or commissioning experience in electrical and mechanical systems.
• High technical competency in mechanical, electrical, or controls systems used in critical infrastructures.
• Ability to review design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and vendor submittals.
• Experience creating and reviewing commissioning documentation such as test plans and scripts.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents and provide feedback on mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• Lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT) and manage third‑party commissioning vendors.
• Develop, review, and execute test plans, scripts, and reports for system validation.
• Audit activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive weekly status reports and lessons‑learned documents.
• Coordinate site activities across AWS engineering, capacity delivery, operations, and contractor teams.
• Escalate issues to stakeholders and communicate solutions to improve commissioning processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Highly organized

Capable of working under high-stress

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) to support the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS global infrastructure.

The CxE will work with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure construction quality and system reliability for Amazon‑owned data centers. The role requires reviewing design documents, leading Factory Witness Testing, and managing commissioning vendors, while developing test plans and ensuring compliance with