Commissioning Engineer, AMER-West ACx

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running by supporting 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.

• Medium and low voltage power systems
• Generators
• UPS
• HVAC (Air Handlers / Exhaust Fans / VFD)
• Chilled Water Systems
• Building Management systems (BMS)
• Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
• Testing and balancing
• Pumps and Hydronic systems

• Walk job sites in uneven terrain
• Work at heights and from ladders
• Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more
• Carry objects weighing up to 49 pounds for short distances
• Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration with potential for night and weekends
• Perform physical tasks throughout the day without becoming overly tired
• Ability to manipulate small wires and objects easily
• Work in a noisy environment
• Work in environments that are colder or hotter than a normal office environment

• Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 25% of the year.
• Required to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.
• U.S Citizenship Required

The Commissioning Engineer (CxE) provides testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure. They review design documents, lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT), and manage third‑party commissioning vendors in the performance of onsite pre‑functional, functional, and integrated systems testing. They take ownership of project successes by diving deep to resolve technical issues and having a bias for action to address ever changing schedule and coordination demands onsite.

They communicate lessons learned and continuously collaborate on program improvements.

The CxE provides multi‑discipline input into scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of projects. They review component submittal packages, lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT), perform system level and integrated system testing, and continuously audit activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements. They are responsible for comprehensive weekly reporting of status of all ongoing projects and lessons learned to continually improve the quality of the program.

This position includes coverage of multiple inflight projects and timelines.

A day in the life:
The CxE works across AWS engineering, capacity delivery, operations, and contractor teams to coordinate site activities, prioritize tasks, and ensure each issue has a clear path to resolution. They manage the project commissioning vendor whose primary scope is to identify issues, determine criticality, propose solutions, and document findings. If project turnover is at risk, the CxE escalates to appropriate stakeholders.

Upon completion, the CxE communicates lessons learned to help peers and participates in initiatives that drive improvement to the commissioning program.

• 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

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
• Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems
• Experience carrying design concepts through…