Commissioning Engineer, AWS Commissioning

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 a highly creative efficient team tasked with tackling fascinating and challenging problems supporting the operations of existing Amazon-owned data centers in the northern Virginia (IAD) region. The Amazon Commissioning team (ACx) understands evaluates defines and manages the expectations of system performance and optimization in accordance with engineering designs to meet customer requirements. The CxE is responsible for supporting vendors contractors and other teams involved in the commissioning of various systems in operational data centers 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


Key job responsibilities
As the Commissioning Engineer (CxE) you will provide testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure in existing operational facilities. This includes but is not limited to review of as-built documents and equipment submittals leading Factory Witness Testing (FWT) when applicable and managing third-party commissioning vendors in the performance of onsite functional and integrated systems testing. You will own your projects successes where you Deep Dived to resolve technical issues and had Bias for Action to address schedule impacts and coordination demands onsite. You will be sharing your lessons learned leading towards team growth and program improvements.

You will get the opportunity to provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling test script development designing and planning of commissioning projects. During commissioning you will be continuously auditing Cx vendors activities to ensure compliance with environmental quality and safety requirements while minimizing impact to operational data centers. Following the AWS project reporting format you will be responsible for regular reporting of commissioning progress and metrics of assigned projects to your Regional Commissioning Manager. You will have the opportunity to lead several projects simultaneously to achieve key milestones and deliver optimized data center performance while managing project budget as approved by Finance.

A day in the life
On a typical commissioning project the CxE works across AWS engineering operations and contractor teams to coordinate site activities in operational data centers prioritize tasks and ensure each issue has clear path to resolution with minimal impact to operations. The CxE manages the project commissioning vendor whose primary scope is to execute functional tests on existing systems identify optimization opportunities determine criticality propose solutions and document their findings. The CxE coordinates closely with operations teams to schedule work during appropriate maintenance windows. If project completion is at risk the CxE escalates to the appropriate stakeholders. Upon project completion the CxE will communicate lessons learned to help peers on similar projects in flight and participate in initiatives that drive improvement to the commissioning program.

About the team
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- 5 years of engineering installation or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 5 years of relevant discipline work experience
- Knowledge of mechanical systems in critical Data Center operations including but not limited to CRAC/CRAHs/AHUs chillers cooling towers storage tanks chemical systems heat exchangers piping systems pumps valves duct systems fans or dampers
- Experience in design review process to incorporate electrical mechanical automation controls solutions to drive equipment reliability and standards
- Experience reading and writing procedures technical documents and engineering drawings or experience in vendor management

- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities or experience using strong customer service communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office Suite - Word Excel Outlook required; advanced knowledge of SharePoint (or similar) preferred
- Advanced 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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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 MD Frederick - 116800.00 - 160000.00 USD annually