Commissioning Engineer, AWS Commissioning, AMER-West

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. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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

-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

Physical Requirements

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

Additional Job Requirements

· Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 80% of the year.

· Hold a US passport or have the ability to acquire one.

· Required to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.

U.S Citizenship Required

Key job responsibilities

The Commissioning Engineer (CxE) provides testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure. CxEs 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 their projects’ successes by Diving Deep to resolve technical issues and having Bias for Action to address everchanging schedule and coordination demands onsite. Additionally, CxEs communicate lessons learned and continuously collaborate on program improvements.

The CxE shall provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of projects. In addition, the CxE will be required to review component submittal packages, lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT), perform system level and integrated system testing. During commissioning the CxE will continuously audit activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for comprehensive weekly reporting of status of all ongoing projects and lessons learned to continually improve the quality of our program. This position will include coverage of multiple inflight projects and short timelines.

Basic qualifications

- 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

Preferred qualifications

- 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

- Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals

- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications, or experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Houston - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually