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Commissioning Engineer, Commissioning Engineering

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/24/2026

Compensation

$116,800 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

The Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) is responsible for overseeing the testing and validation of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure. This role involves working with a creative team to ensure construction quality aligns with engineering designs. The CxE will manage third-party vendors and lead various testing processes while addressing technical issues and coordinating project schedules. The position offers opportunities for multi-discipline input and continuous improvement within the commissioning program.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years of relevant discipline work experience.
  • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures.
  • Experience reviewing and understanding engineering design documents for electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical parts and assembly drawings of products.
  • Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
  • Experience understanding electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations.
  • Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals.

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 AWS engineering, capacity delivery, operations, and contractor teams.
  • Communicate lessons learned upon project completion to assist peers on similar projects.
  • 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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