West US Commissioning Engineer, ACx Data Center

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 116,800 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer to oversee testing and validation of electrical and mechanical infrastructure across AWS data centers. You will lead Factory Witness Testing, review design docs, and manage third‑party vendors to ensure commissioning aligns with the design intent and safety standards.

The role requires strong experience with critical infrastructure systems, ability to develop commissioning documentation, and collaboration with AWS teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning experience with electrical and mechanical systems.
• High technical competency in mechanical or electrical or control systems used in critical infrastructures.
• Ability to review design documents and provide feedback per Amazon standards.
• Experience developing commissioning documentation (test plans, scripts, reports).

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Review design documents, lead Factory Witness Testing, and manage third‑party commissioning vendors.
• Coordinate with AWS engineering, capacity delivery, operations, and contractor teams to prioritize tasks.
• Escalate project turnover risks and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
• Commission systems including power, generators, UPS, HVAC, BMS, EPMS, balancing, pumps, and hydronic systems.

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer to oversee testing and validation of electrical and mechanical infrastructure across AWS data centers. You will lead Factory Witness Testing, review design docs, and manage third‑party vendors to ensure commissioning aligns with the design intent and safety standards.

The role requires strong experience with critical infrastructure systems, ability to develop commissioning documentation, and collaboration with AWS teams.