mid operations Data Center Engineer ic · Posted Apr 28, 2026
Skills
Testing

About this role

Amazon is hiring a mid-level Data Center Engineer in the operations function based in Herndon, VA. The posting calls out experience with Testing.

Role
Data Center Engineer
Function
operations
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Herndon, VA
Department
Corporate Operations
Posted
Apr 28, 2026

Job description

from Amazon careers
MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON DATA SERVICES, INC.
Offered Position: DC Infra Eng II
Job Location: Herndon, Virginia
Job Number: AMZ9673821

Position Responsibilities:

Oversee and coordinate multi-discipline division of work related to design review and commissioning of Amazon critical infrastructure for new construction and special projects. Support 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. Provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of projects. 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. Ensure that all commissioning procedures follow the appropriate safety practices and policies. Audit commissioning activities continuously to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements. Communicate 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. Responsible for comprehensive weekly reporting of status of all ongoing projects, lessons learned, and program improvements to continually improve program quality.

Position Requirements:

Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) experience in engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems; (2) demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or control systems utilized in critical infrastructures; (3) demonstrated knowledge of design concept and intent by reviewing mechanical or electrical design documentation, including drawings, specifications, vendor submittals, and sequences of operations; and (4) developing and reviewing commissioning documentation including test plans, scripts, and reports developed by vendors to ensure accuracy in accordance with design requirements. Domestic and/or international travel up to 25% to perform role responsibilities may be required.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $125,778/year to $160,000/year.

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit:
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.#0000

Basic Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) experience in engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems; (2) demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or control systems utilized in critical infrastructures; (3) demonstrated knowledge of design concept and intent by reviewing mechanical or electrical design documentation, including drawings, specifications, vendor submittals, and sequences of operations; and (4) developing and reviewing commissioning documentation including test plans, scripts, and reports developed by vendors to ensure accuracy in accordance with design requirements. Domestic and/or international travel up to 25% to perform role responsibilities may be required.#0000

Preferred Qualifications

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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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