Data Center Controls Engineer, Deployment

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 111,300 - 186,100; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a qualified individual to join their AWS Infrastructure Services team. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and emphasizes project management within data centers. Responsibilities include training stakeholders on BMS and EPMS systems, providing technical support, and managing improvement projects for data centers. This position offers a salary range of $111,300 – $186,100 annually based on experience and qualifications. A collaborative culture awaits those who succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience.
• Experience with power management and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Train and assist stakeholders with BMS and EPMS systems.
• Provide technical assistance during the data center life cycle.
• Manage scope and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects.

Skills

Project management in data centers

Data center infrastructure knowledge

Power management and monitoring systems

Technical troubleshooting

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. (AWS) Infrastructure Services designs, plans, delivers, and operates all AWS global infrastructure. You will join a diverse team of software, hardware, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles to support AWS data centers and ensure continuous access to the cloud for customers.

Key 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 the data center life cycle.
• Review results and action items from quarterly maintenance for BMS and EPMS and take actions to resolve them.
• Develop BMS & EPMS project scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of effort (LOE) for 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 activities including RFPs, responding to RFIs, reviewing vendor proposals, and issuing purchase orders.
• Participate in the 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 management.
• Support Controls projects related commissioning activities in the data centers.
• Review, implement, troubleshoot, and iterate on the controls sequence of operations (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.
• Frequently visit assigned in‑operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, supervise vendor work, and ensure compliance with 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 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 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.

Salary range: 111,300 – 186,100 USD annually (USA, VA, Frederickburg).

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