Senior Commissioning SME, Power Generation, AMER-West Amazon Commissioning Team

Application deadline: Oct 3 2026

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 Power Generation Engineer and Subject-Matter-Expert 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 footprint. Successful candidates shall be willing to travel up to 80% and be based out of a West Region hub (SEA PDX DFW DEN IAH HOU PHX AUS).

The responsibilities of this technical leader 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. They will be responsible for managing and supporting external suppliers providing multi-discipline input into the scheduling design and planning of projects to contractors and other internal stakeholder teams involved. Systems include low- medium- and high-voltage power systems Generators UPS HVAC EPMS and AWS proprietary systems. The candidate may also be required to commission temporary power plants that bridge utility or increase utility capacity. These power plants may be grid forming (Island mode) or grid following (anti-Island mode). Previous power generation experience that includes paralleling applications and parallel network redundancy is desirable.


In addition this leader will review all multi-discipline commissioning documents to ensure they are compliant with the basis of design (BOD) specifications and standards of the project. This leader will oversee multiple concurrent projects to meet delivery schedule while maintaining compliance to health and safety policies standards and finances in all projects. This leader also audits commissioning activities to ensure compliance with environmental quality safety and commissioning requirements reporting to the AMER Global Lead on commissioning progress and metrics for assigned projects.


Key job responsibilities
- 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
- Required to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office.

About the team
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- 6 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
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
- 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 in data center design construction operations or facility maintenance
- Experience in vendor management or experience reading and writing procedures technical documents and engineering drawings
- High technical competency in electrical systems and understanding the design concept and intent by reviewing electrical design documentation including drawings specifications pre-functional checklist startup and functional test scripts maintainability construct-ability and commission-ability. vendor submittals and sequences of operations and provide feedback on the same in accordance with Amazon standards for basis of design

- Knowledge of 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
- Professional Engineering License or equivalent practical experience

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 AZ MESA - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually
USA CO Denver - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually
USA OR Umatilla - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually
USA TX Dallas - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually
USA TX Houston - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually