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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 looking for a dynamic Commissioning Engineer. It is the responsibility of all Amazonians to have alignment with our leadership principles and demonstrate these at the highest level.
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 design review and commissioning of Amazon critical infrastructure for new construction and special projects. The CxE is responsible for supporting 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. They shall provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of projects. In addition, the CxE will be required to 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. It is the CxE responsibility to ensure that all commissioning procedures follow the appropriate safety practices and policies. CxE is responsible for auditing commissioning activities continuously to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements. The CxE proactively communicates with the ACx Regional Manager and the ACx team to ensure that the applicable test documents are created and executed in accordance with all commissioning requirements. This individual will be responsible for comprehensive weekly reporting of status of all ongoing projects, lessons learned, and program improvements to continually improve the quality of our program. This position will include coverage of multiple inflight projects and tight schedules.
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
Additional Job Requirements
- Ability to relocate to the Northern Virginia area.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 50% of the year. Typical travel is 20%.
- Required to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.
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 (diversity) 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
- 3+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- NETA or ASHRAE certification or commissioning specific education courses
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing
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 you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
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 looking for a dynamic Commissioning Engineer. It is the responsibility of all Amazonians to have alignment with our leadership principles and demonstrate these at the highest level.
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 design review and commissioning of Amazon critical infrastructure for new construction and special projects. The CxE is responsible for supporting 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. They shall provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of projects. In addition, the CxE will be required to 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. It is the CxE responsibility to ensure that all commissioning procedures follow the appropriate safety practices and policies. CxE is responsible for auditing commissioning activities continuously to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements. The CxE proactively communicates with the ACx Regional Manager and the ACx team to ensure that the applicable test documents are created and executed in accordance with all commissioning requirements. This individual will be responsible for comprehensive weekly reporting of status of all ongoing projects, lessons learned, and program improvements to continually improve the quality of our program. This position will include coverage of multiple inflight projects and tight schedules.
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
Additional Job Requirements
- Ability to relocate to the Northern Virginia area.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 50% of the year. Typical travel is 20%.
- Required to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.
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 (diversity) 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
- 3+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- NETA or ASHRAE certification or commissioning specific education courses
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing
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 you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Document your engineering credentials precisely
Your degree field must align with the specific systems you commission, whether HVAC, electrical, or process controls. A credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency strengthens your petition if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify which engineering firms, EPC contractors, and industrial operators have certified LCAs for commissioning roles. Past LCA activity signals an established H-1B sponsorship workflow.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filings by occupation code, so you can target Commissioning Manager openings at companies already set up to sponsor, rather than cold-applying to firms with no filing history.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to see the Level I through Level IV wage bands. Your offer must meet the certified LCA wage, and Level III or IV is typical for a Commissioning Manager with project leadership scope.
Confirm specialty occupation standing with O*NET
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific commissioning discipline to confirm the listed education and knowledge requirements. USCIS adjudicators use O*NET data when evaluating whether a role qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules.
Align project travel with your H-1B work location
Commissioning work often spans multiple project sites. Each new worksite outside the original LCA-certified Metropolitan Statistical Area requires a new or amended LCA before you work there. Confirm this with your employer before accepting a multi-site assignment.
H-1B Visa Commissioning Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commissioning Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical discipline such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering. The job duties must directly relate to that degree field. Generalist management roles that accept any bachelor's degree are harder to qualify, so the job description and offer letter need to specify the required field of study clearly.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Commissioning Managers most often?
Energy and utilities, oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, building automation, and large-scale construction and EPC firms are the most active sponsors. These sectors regularly deploy commissioning teams on capital projects and have established HR processes for H-1B petitions. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
How does multi-site project work affect my H-1B status as a Commissioning Manager?
Your H-1B approval is tied to the worksite listed on the certified LCA. If you're assigned to a project site in a different Metropolitan Statistical Area than your original location, your employer must file a new or amended LCA with DOL before you begin work there. Short-term assignments under 30 days have a limited exception, but extended multi-site deployments require proper LCA amendments to keep you in status.
Can my employer file H-1B paperwork during a long-term project assignment?
Yes, the H-1B petition is filed by your employer with USCIS regardless of where you're physically working at the time. If you're already in valid H-1B status with another employer, cap-exempt transfer rules may apply. The critical step is ensuring the LCA correctly reflects the project worksite location before USCIS receives the I-129 petition, since the certified LCA is a required attachment.
What happens to my H-1B status if my commissioning project ends early?
Your H-1B status is tied to your employer, not the specific project. If the project ends but your employment continues, your status is unaffected. If your employer terminates you, you have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or take another action to maintain status. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during that window.