HV Power Gen Commissioning Engineer, AWS Commissioning

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

AWS is seeking a High Voltage Commissioning Engineer to become part of a AMERs Amazon Commissioning (ACx) team responsible for the commissioning and continuous innovation of the Medium Voltage and High Voltage infrastructure associated with our rapidly expanding data center foot print. Successful candidates shall be willing to travel and will be based in Herndon VA.

The responsibilities of the ACx Commissioning Engineer (CxE) include but are not limited to oversight and coordination of multi-discipline division of work related to pre-commissioning and commissioning of Amazon critical infrastructure construction and special projects. The CxE is responsible for managing and supporting vendors providing multi-discipline input into the scheduling design and planning of projects to contractors and other teams involved. Systems includes low medium and high voltage power systems Generators UPS HVAC Chilled Water BMS EPMS and AWS proprietary systems.

In addition the CxE will review all multi-discipline commissioning documents to ensure they are compliant with the basis of design specifications and standards of the project. The CxE will lead concurrent projects to meet delivery schedule while maintaining compliance to health and safety policies standards and finances in all projects. The CxE also audits commissioning activities to ensure compliance with environmental quality safety and commissioning requirements reporting to the ACx Regional Manager on commissioning progress and metrics for assigned projects.

Key job responsibilities
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
Troubleshooting including the use of handheld equipment
Respond to off-hour emergency calls



About the team
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- 4 years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- 4 years of commissioning experience
- 5 years of engineering installation or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook Word and Excel
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers power generation or oil and gas facilities
- Experience researching new designs technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Experience in commissioning

- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration development and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading interpreting and creating construction drawings specifications and submittal documents

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 GA Atlanta - 116800.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA OH COLUMBUS - 116800.00 - 160000.00 USD annually