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Commissioning Engineer

Amazon

Location

Umatilla, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/24/2026

Compensation

$116,800 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) role involves overseeing the testing and validation of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure. You will work within a diverse team to ensure construction quality aligns with engineering designs and customer requirements. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to address technical issues and improve commissioning processes. The role emphasizes ownership, problem-solving, and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.

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 systems in critical Data Center operations including chillers, cooling towers, and pumps
  • Experience in design review processes for electrical and mechanical systems
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
  • Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications

Responsibilities

  • Provide testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure
  • Review design documents and lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT)
  • Manage third-party commissioning vendors during onsite testing
  • Audit activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements
  • Develop and execute test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems based on design intent
  • Communicate lessons learned and collaborate on program improvements

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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