Commissioning Project Engineer, AWS Commissioning, AMER-West
- Pay
- $96,000 – $166,300 per year
- Location
- Houston, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Listed
- 23 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- US citizenship
- electrical and mechanical systems commissioning
- installation and startup
- change management
Also useful
- Qualified trades personnel
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
- Parental leave
About the role
A Commissioning Project Engineer (CxPE) supports the delivery of data center capacity through managing project milestone auditing, calibration, and commissioning execution for new construction and Capital Improvement Projects (CIPP). This position is part of a career development program, which aims to develop the CxPE into a Commissioning Engineer (CxE) through a three-phase mentoring program.
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. 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 Additional Job Requirements
- Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 80% of the year.
- Required to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed. U.S Citizenship Required Key job responsibilities The key responsibility of a Project Engineer is to develop a detailed understanding of AWS critical infrastructure. You will learn the fundamentals related to managing a commissioning project within AWS. As part of this process you will work with different team members who will introduce you to the internal project management tools. You will then progress to the on the job phase where you will participate in the on-site commissioning activities. During the phase of you will support the Lead Commissioning Engineers (CxE) with managing a project from beginning to end.
- Manage the creation of projects within internal Amazon systems.
- Manage the administrative task related to the commissioning process.
- Support the Request for Quote process, ensuring all relevant documentation is available for the commissioning vendors to provide a detailed quote.
- Manage the required vendor project deliverables ensuring on time delivery for the CxE's review.
- Manage project resourcing ensuring all vendors comply with the Leads Qualification Process (LQP).
- Create and manage the approval of the Change Management requests for the commissioning activities of the assigned project About the team The AWS Data Center Commissioning Team (ACx) is a wholly independent business within the DCGS organization. This team of veteran professional Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Architectural Engineers, Project Managers, Operators and seasoned Amazonians are uniquely positioned to provide deeply detailed engineering and operational review and testing of equipment designs, operational functionality and construction practices. We are focused on ensuring the rapid delivery of a quality product while maintaining full transparency, recording metrics of manufacturer/contractor/equipment issues pre-PFHO, and identifying opportunities for all our peers and customers. 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. #DCCD_AMER
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 2+ years of relevant discipline work experience - 2+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems - Qualified trades personnel Mechanical, Electrical or relevant discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Manage the creation of projects within internal Amazon systems and administrative tasks related to the Cx process - Manage project resourcing ensuring all vendors comply with the Leads Qualification Process (LQP). - Create and manage the approval of the Change Management requests for the commissioning activities of the assigned project. 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 the country/region you're applying in isn't 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. USA, TX, Andrews - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually USA, TX, Houston - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually USA, TX, Wharton - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually
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