Controls Manager

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 129,200 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon seeks a Controls Manager for the Data Center Capacity Delivery team to lead deployment and service of BMS/EPMS and industrial controls across Amazon data centers. You will install, program, troubleshoot systems, develop launch plans, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Requires 8+ years of controls experience (or 12+ years in lieu of degree) and a Mechanical/Electrical engineering background.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of controls experience or 12+ years in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of experience managing, mentoring, leading, and coaching controls professionals.
• 4+ years of experience managing large, complex projects involving mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management for controls and project execution.
• 3+ years of experience deploying complex electrical and mechanical controls systems, including large‑scale power distribution or generation, and cooling systems.
• 4+ years of experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining critical path master and micro project schedules for large, mission‑critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and track team goals, reporting status of ongoing projects upwards.
• Develop launch plans for new hires, and identify team needs.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot BMS/EPMS systems and industrial controls systems.
• Write clear and concise documentation and communication.
• Understand electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, and industrial HVAC.
• Determine project scope and specifications in alignment with customer needs.
• Manage project engineering to ensure scope aligns with design intent.
• Read and interpret specifications and implement them appropriately.
• Create drawings for control panels, power distribution, junction boxes, including general arrangement, internal layout, schematics, interconnection, and wire diagrams.
• Develop logic diagrams in International Automation format for PLCs and DCS.
• Inspect, test, and commission facility systems.
• Provide technical assistance to internal customers.
• Coordinate project work internally within the department and externally with other departments to ensure on‑time completion within budget.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project scheduling

Electrical and mechanical controls

BMS/EPMS systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering

12+ years of controls experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Overview

At Amazon, we’re working to be the most customer‑centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you’d like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.

The Data Center Capacity Delivery team is looking for a Controls Manager who will be responsible for building automation systems and electrical power monitoring system (BMS/EPMS) deployment and service within Amazon data centers.

Responsibilities

• Implement and track team goals, reporting status of ongoing projects upwards.
• Develop launch plans for new hires, and identify team needs.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot BMS/EPMS systems and industrial controls systems.
• Write clear and concise documentation and communication.
• Understand electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, and industrial HVAC.
• Determine project scope and specifications in alignment with customer needs.
• Manage project engineering to ensure scope aligns with design intent.
• Read and interpret specifications and implement them appropriately.
• Create drawings for control panels, power distribution, junction boxes, including general arrangement, internal layout, schematics, interconnection, and wire diagrams.
• Develop logic diagrams in International Automation format for PLCs and DCS.
• Inspect, test, and commission facility systems.
• Provide technical assistance to internal customers.
• Coordinate project work internally within the department and externally with other departments to ensure on‑time completion within budget.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience operating a mission‑critical team or product.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent engineering plus 8+ years of controls experience, OR 12+ years of controls experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of experience managing, mentoring, leading, and coaching controls professionals.
• 3+ years of experience hiring, promoting, disciplining, and developing controls teams.
• 4+ years of experience managing large, complex projects involving mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management (RFP, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI and submittal tracking) for controls and project execution.
• 3+ years of experience deploying complex electrical and mechanical controls systems, including large‑scale power distribution or generation, and cooling systems.
• 4+ years of experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining critical path master and micro project schedules for large, mission‑critical projects.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams to deliver complex construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or other science).
• 6+ years directly managing and coaching controls teams.
• 8+ years of project and vendor management experience.
• 3+ years of experience in data center system‑level architecture and electrical engineering principals.
• 3+ years of experience in data center system‑level architecture and mechanical engineering principals.
• Prior AWS/Amazon experience.

EEO Statement

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

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $129,200.00 – $193,000.00 USD annually. The package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Additional benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.