Data Center Controls Technician - BMS/EPMS & Field Tech

Amazon; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Controls Technician for Service & Construction of Building Management Systems (BMS) and EPMS in AWS data centers. The role focuses on installation, testing, and startup of control equipment for data center cooling and power systems.

You will verify field devices such as AHU controllers, VFDs, sensors, and network equipment, while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced data center environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with low voltage controls, wiring, networking signals and electrical/mechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
• ISA CCST certification is preferred and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform field point-to-point checkouts between devices and controllers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot BMS/EPMS instrumentation in data centers.
• Configure networks and test communication between third-party devices and controllers.
• Calibrate sensors and read electrical schematics to support commissioning.
• Supervise low voltage electrical contractors on site.

Skills

Low voltage controls

Wiring

Networking signals

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

Technical degree / Associate degree or trade certification

ISA CCST Level I certification (preferred)

Tools

MQTT

BACnet

MODBUS

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Controls Technician for Service & Construction of Building Management Systems (BMS) and EPMS in AWS data centers. The role focuses on installation, testing, and startup of control equipment for data center cooling and power systems.

You will verify field devices such as AHU controllers, VFDs, sensors, and network equipment, while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced data center environment.