Commissioning Engineer, AMER-East ACx, AMER Commissioning

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

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In 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.


Key job responsibilities
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 design review and commissioning of Amazon critical infrastructure for new construction and special projects. The CxE is responsible for supporting vendors contractors and other teams involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems including medium and low voltage power systems Generators UPS HVAC Chilled Water BMS and EPMS systems. They shall provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling test script development designing and planning of projects. In addition the CxE will be required to develop and review electrical and mechanical component and integrated systems testing along with other commissioning documents to ensure they are compliant with the basis of design specification industry standards and sequence of operations. It is the CxE responsibility to ensure that all commissioning procedures follow the appropriate safety practices and policies. CxE is responsible for auditing commissioning activities continuously to ensure compliance with environmental quality and safety requirements. The CxE proactively communicates with the ACx Area Manager Regional Manager and the ACx team to ensure that the applicable test documents are created and executed in accordance with all commissioning requirements.

About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

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Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.


5 years of engineering installation or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems
Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or 5 years of relevant discipline work experience
High technical competency in either mechanical or electrical or control systems utilized in critical infrastructures with the capability to learn and be trained in the others
Understand the design concept and intent by reviewing mechanical or electrical design documentation including drawings specifications vendor submittals and sequences of operations and provide feedback on the same in accordance with Amazon standards for basis of design
Develop but majorly review commissioning documentation such as test plans scripts and reports developed by vendors to ensure accuracy in accordance with the design requirements.


Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office Suite - Word Excel Outlook required; advanced knowledge of SharePoint (or similar) preferred

Strong communication skills detail oriented highly organized and able to work in high stress environments to maintain calm and respectful interaction with multiple teams

Advance knowledge of mechanical electrical and controls systems for critical infrastructures

Ability to read and edit construction documents (design drawings control diagrams specifications etc.)

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

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