Data Center Controls Engineer: BMS & EPMS Automation Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Covington (GA); On-site; USD 111,300 - 186,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Covington, GA is seeking a senior controls specialist to lead building automation for AWS data centers. You will own BMS/EPMS scope, review MEP drawings, develop BOMs, and manage vendor relationships while coordinating across teams to meet aggressive project timelines.

The role requires extensive experience with industrial controls, HVAC/SCADA knowledge, and the ability to travel. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management work related to construction and project execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent; 5+ years of controls experience, or 10+ years in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years with industrial controls in critical environments (data centers, etc.).
• MS in Engineering preferred for deeper controls expertise.
• Experience with HVAC controls or Electrical SCADA systems is desirable.
• Familiarity with MQTT, BACnet or MODBUS protocols and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope of Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) for AWS data centers.
• Ensure controls deployments align with scope of work and specifications.
• Review MEP drawings and provide feedback.
• Develop and maintain bill of materials for controls.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders and meet timelines.
• Financially manage construction and service contracts; provide vendor oversight.
• Develop and modify control logic, diagrams, and GUI; support life-cycle needs.

Skills

General contractor experience

Vendor management

Project management

Industrial controls

Stakeholder management

Data center controls

HVAC controls

SCADA systems

MQTT/BACnet/MODBUS

Engineering documentation

Data center design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Controls/Automation)

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Covington, GA is seeking a senior controls specialist to lead building automation for AWS data centers. You will own BMS/EPMS scope, review MEP drawings, develop BOMs, and manage vendor relationships while coordinating across teams to meet aggressive project timelines.

The role requires extensive experience with industrial controls, HVAC/SCADA knowledge, and the ability to travel. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.