Data Center Controls Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls (AWS)

Amazon; Trenton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Controls Engineer for the Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls team. The role focuses on diagnosing and resolving BMS/EPMS issues, enabling commissioning, and supporting lifecycle operations across AWS data centers.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in industrial controls, a relevant engineering degree, and strong coordination with multiple vendors. The position involves travel to data centers and close collaboration with engineering and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial controls and automation experience.
• 2+ years coordinating controls or electrical construction projects with multiple teams or vendors.
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform root cause analysis for BMS and EPMS in AWS data centers.
• Train internal customers on the design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.
• Provide technical assistance and support to operations throughout the data‑center lifecycle.
• Review and resolve results and action items from quarterly maintenance for BMS and EPMS.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and LOE for BMS and EPMS projects requested by customers and stakeholders.
• Manage scope, schedule, finance, and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects.
• Assist procurement activities: RFPs, RFIs, vendor proposal review, and purchase order issuance.
• Attend project meetings, coordinate with leaders, and report status to Controls stakeholders.

Skills

Power management & monitoring

Cross-team coordination

Data center operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology, or equivalent

Tools

Job description

Data Center Controls Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls

Job ID: 3197305 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. Join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers to deliver safety, security, and high‑capacity through the lowest possible cost for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform Root Cause Analysis or corrective actions for BMS and EPMS issues in AWS data centers.
• Train and assist internal customers on the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.
• Provide technical assistance and support to operations throughout the data‑center lifecycle.
• Review and resolve results and action items from quarterly maintenance for BMS and EPMS.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and level of effort (LOE) for BMS and EPMS projects requested by customers and stakeholders.
• Manage scope, schedule, finance, and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects.
• Assist procurement activities: RFPs, RFIs, vendor proposal review, and purchase order issuance.
• Participate in AWS global on‑call schedule to provide immediate BMS and EPMS technical support.
• Attend project meetings, coordinate with leaders, and report status to Controls stakeholders.
• Support commissioning activities for Controls projects in data centers.
• Implement, troubleshoot, and iterate on controls sequence of operation (SOO) and provide feedback to the design team.
• Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces.
• Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and navigate challenging situations.
• Financially manage BMS and EPMS service contracts.
• Travel to assigned data centers for troubleshooting, vendor supervision, and compliance with scope, design, SOO, and local codes.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of industrial controls and automation experience.
• 2+ years in Controls or Electrical construction project coordination with multiple teams or vendors.
• Experience with industrial controls in critical environments (data center, pharmacy, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of industrial controls and automation experience.
• 4+ years in Controls or Electrical construction project coordination with multiple teams or vendors.

Benefits and Compensation

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 is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits: health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D), 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.