Data Center Controls Engineer, Service

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a seasoned controls engineer to join the global controls team in a data center environment. You will troubleshoot BMS/EPMS, manage projects, and maintain systems across AWS facilities, collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to deliver reliable power and environmental controls.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, design validation, commissioning, and lifecycle support, with frequent site visits and on‑call coverage.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for BMS and EPMS related issues in AWS data centers.
• Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders with the design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.
• Provide technical assistance and support to operations during the life cycle of the data center.
• Review results and action items from quarterly maintenance for BMS and EPMS and take action to resolve them.
• Develop project scope, schedule, budget, and level of effort for BMS and EPMS improvement 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 requests for quotation, proposals, responses to RFI, vendor proposal review, 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 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 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.
• 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Windows OS

Power monitoring systems

Job description

As part of the global controls team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting, project management, and maintaining the building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS). You will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for BMS and EPMS related issues in AWS data centers.
• Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders with the design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.
• Provide technical assistance and support to operations during the life cycle of the data center.
• Review results and action items from quarterly maintenance for BMS and EPMS and take action to resolve them.
• Develop project scope, schedule, budget, and level of effort for BMS and EPMS improvement 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 requests for quotation, proposals, responses to RFI, vendor proposal review, 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 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 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.
• 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 with MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems.
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary range: $111,300.00 – $186,100.00 annually. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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