Data Center Controls Engineer, Deployment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a seasoned controls professional for the Global Controls Team. You will manage BMS and EPMS in AWS data centers, collaborating with cross‑functional engineers and operations to uphold safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes project management, commissioning support, and continuous improvement of building and electrical monitoring systems. On‑site work and local travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience taking new design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment.
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Word, and Windows OS.
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Train and assist internal customers with BMS/EPMS installation and operation.
• Provide technical assistance to operations during the data center lifecycle.
• Review quarterly maintenance results for BMS/EPMS and close actions.
• Develop project scope, schedule, LOE, and budget for BMS/EPMS projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, finance and execution of BMS/EPMS improvements.
• Support procurement activities: RFQs, information requests, vendor reviews, PO issuance.
• Participate in AWS on‑call for immediate BMS/EPMS support at data centers.
• Attend project meetings and report status to Controls stakeholders.
• Support commissioning activities in data centers.
• Review and iterate on SOO; provide feedback to design team.
• Develop and modify controls logic programming and GUI interfaces.
• Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables and navigate challenging situations.
• Financially manage BMS/EPMS service contracts.
• Frequent local visits to data centers to troubleshoot and supervise vendor work.

Skills

Project management

Data center equipment knowledge

Engineering documentation

Building codes & regulations

On-call coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Windows Operating Systems

Power monitoring systems

Job 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.

The Role

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.

About the Global Controls Team

As part of the global controls team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, project management, and maintaining the building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS). Using Amazon leadership principles, you will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space. AWS Data centers have multiple components such as generators, uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers (air‑cooled and water‑cooled), pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers, etc. All these components have local control systems that interact with each other via open and/or proprietary communications protocols. The BMS is the primary method of control of all mechanical systems within a data center. The EPMS is the primary method of monitoring all electrical systems within a data center.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.
• Provide technical assistance and support to operations during life cycle of the data center.
• Review results and action items from the quarterly maintenances for BMS and EPMS and take actions to get them resolved.
• Develop BMS & EPMS projects scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of efforts (LOE) to projects requested by customers and stakeholders.
• Manage scope, schedule, finance and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects in AWS data centers.
• Assist in procurement related activities including request for quotation/proposals, responding to request for information, review of vendors proposal and issuance of purchase orders.
• Participate in AWS global on‑call schedule to provide immediate BMS and EPMS technical support to in‑service data centers.
• Attend project related meetings, coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls and stakeholder’s management.
• Support Controls projects related commissioning activities in the data centers.
• Review, implement, troubleshoot and iterate on the controls sequence of operation (SOO) and provide necessary 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.
• Frequently visit (locally) assigned in‑operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with the scope, design, SOO and applicable local codes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience
• Knowledge of critical data center equipment
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
• Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
• Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
• Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is USD 111,300.00 – 186,100.00 annually. 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, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and options 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.

Location

USA, VA, FREDERICKSBURG

Company

Amazon Data Services, Inc.