mid operations Data Center Engineer ic · Posted Jun 10, 2026
$116,800 – $160,000
USD per year
Skills
AWS 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 AWS, Testing. Compensation is listed at $116,800–$160,000 per year.

Role
Data Center Engineer
Function
operations
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Herndon, VA
Department
Corporate Operations
Posted
Jun 10, 2026

Job description

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MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE



Employer: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Offered Position: DC Infra Eng II - AMZ010503

Job Location: Herndon, VA



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 the quality of our program.

Basic Qualifications

Position Requirements: Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, 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 Electrical Engineering, 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 providing feedback on the same; and (4) developing and reviewing commissioning documentation including test plans, scripts, and reports developed by vendors to ensure accuracy in accordance with design requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Please see job description and position requirements above.

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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.



USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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