HV Substation Commissioning Engineer, Amazon Commissioning Team

Herndon, Virginia
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
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.

AWS is seeking a High Voltage Commissioning Engineer to become part of a AMER’s 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
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating – that’s 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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • 5+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of HV/MV Substation electrical systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or 5 years of relevant discipline work experience

• 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

• Develop and review MV/HV/EHV per-functional checklists, start-up and functional test scripts for switchgear (AIS/GIS), relays, DC Systems, Power Transformers, Instrumentation Transformers, and Grounding Systems.

• Vendor Management and coordinate with commissioning authority to work in accordance with Amazon practice and documentation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • 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

• 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

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

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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 .

USA, VA, Herndon – 116 000.00 USD annually