Data Center Controls & Automation Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs / stock-based compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Controls Manager to lead a mission-critical team delivering building automation and power monitoring systems in Amazon data centers. You will manage installation, programming, and commissioning of BMS/EPMS, read and implement control diagrams, and ensure safety and reliability of electrical and mechanical systems.

Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The role emphasizes project leadership across design, procurement, and field teams, with a focus

Qualifications

• Experience leading mission-critical teams and complex installations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent + 8+ years in controls.
• 3+ years in mentoring, hiring, and developing controls professionals.
• 4+ years managing large-scale mechanical, electrical, and controls projects.
• 4+ years vendor management for controls and project execution.
• 3+ years deployment of large electrical and mechanical controls systems.
• 4+ years scheduling for complex mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and track team goals; report status to stakeholders.
• Develop launch plans for new hires; identify team needs.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot BMS/EPMS or industrial controls.
• Read electrical diagrams and control circuits; assure building operations.
• Define project scope from customer needs and design intent.
• Manage engineering to align with customer requirements and design.
• Review specifications and implement in the work environment.
• Develop drawings for control panels, power distribution, and wiring.
• Create PLC/DCS logic diagrams for complex devices.
• Inspect, test, and commission facility systems; provide internal support.
• Coordinate work internally and with other departments; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

BMS/EPMS systems

Industrial HVAC understanding

Project management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Controls Manager to lead a mission-critical team delivering building automation and power monitoring systems in Amazon data centers. You will manage installation, programming, and commissioning of BMS/EPMS, read and implement control diagrams, and ensure safety and reliability of electrical and mechanical systems.

Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The role emphasizes project leadership across design, procurement, and field teams, with a focus