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Commissioning Engineer, Amazon Commissioning

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$96,600 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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Job description

The Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) will be part of a creative team focused on building and supporting Amazon's data centers. This role involves overseeing the testing and validation of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with engineering designs and customer requirements. The CxE will work closely with vendors, contractors, and various teams to manage commissioning processes and resolve technical issues. The position emphasizes collaboration, project management, and continuous improvement within the commissioning program.

Requirements

  • 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 exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
  • Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing

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.
  • Audit Cx vendors’ activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements.
  • Report commissioning progress and metrics to the Regional Commissioning Manager.
  • Coordinate site activities and prioritize tasks across various teams.
  • Communicate lessons learned upon project completion to assist peers.
  • Participate in initiatives that drive improvement to the commissioning program.

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

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