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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning,

delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other

words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all

AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking,

power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have

continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the

most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting

the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want

to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and

network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts,

operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with

people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for

safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at

the lowest possible cost for our customers. Are you experienced in

Critical Infrastructure Commissioning and looking for a fast paced

environment to work in? As a Data Center Commissioning Engineer

(CxE), you will be part of highly creative, efficient team tasked

with tackling fascinating and challenging problems building and

supporting the operations of Amazon owned data centers. The Amazon

Commissioning team (ACx) understands, evaluates, defines and

manages the expectations of construction quality in accordance to

engineering designs to meet the customer requirements. The CxE is

responsible for supporting vendors, contractors, and other teams

involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems

such as :

• Medium and low voltage power systems
• HVAC (Air

Handlers / Exhaust Fans / VFD)

Management systems (BMS)

(EPMS)

domestic and internationally for up to 80% of the year. As the

Commissioning Engineer (CxE), you will provide testing and

validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical

infrastructure. This includes, but not limited to, review of design

documents and equipment submittals, leading Factory Witness Testing

(FWT), and managing third-party commissioning vendors in the

performance of onsite pre-functional, functional, and integrated

systems testing. You will own your projects’ successes where you

Deep Dived to resolve technical issues and had Bias for Action to

address schedule impacts and coordination demands onsite. You will

get the opportunity to provide multi-discipline input into the

scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of

projects. During commissioning, you will be continuously auditing

Cx vendors’ activities to ensure compliance with environmental,

quality, and safety requirements. Following the AWS project

reporting format, you will be responsible for regular reporting of

commissioning progress and metrics of assigned project to your

Regional Commissioning Manager. You will have the opportunity to

lead several projects simultaneously to achieve key milestones and

deliver data center capacity, while managing project budget as

approved by Finance. On a typical project, the CxE works across AWS

engineering, capacity delivery, operations, and contractor teams to

coordinate site activities, prioritize tasks, and ensure each issue

has clear path to resolution. The CxE manages the project

commissioning vendor whose primary scope is to execute functional

tests, identify issues, determine criticality, propose solutions,

and document their findings. If project turnover is at risk, the

CxE escalates to the appropriate stakeholders. Upon project

completion, the CxE will communicate lessons learned to help peers

on similar projects in flight and participate in initiatives that

drive improvement to the commissioning program. AWS values diverse

experiences. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most

comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered

cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers

from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our

robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and

company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our

people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events

foster stronger, more collaborative teams. We’re continuously

raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best

Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing,

mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you

develop into a better-rounded professional. 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 discipline work experience -

High technical competency in either mechanical or electrical or

control systems utilized in critical infrastructures, with the

capability to learn and be trained in the others - Understand the

design concept and intent by reviewing mechanical or electrical

design documentation, including drawings, specifications, vendor

submittals and sequences of operations and provide feedback on the

same in accordance with Amazon standards for basis of design -

Develop but majorly review commissioning documentation such as test

plans, scripts and reports developed by vendors to ensure accuracy

in accordance with the design requirements Advance knowledge of

mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical

infrastructures

(design drawings, control diagrams, specifications, etc.)

Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical

or electrical systems / components based on design intent and

approved equipment submittals

employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected

veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our

inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results

for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace

accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring

process, including support for the interview or onboarding process,

please visit for more information. Dependent on the position

offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation

may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in

addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other

benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external

career site.