Senior Controls Engineer, Data Center Systems Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 157,300 - 212,800; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Controls Colo Engineer to lead life-cycle support for data center control systems, collaborating across teams to implement standards and improve reliability.

You will review designs, manage risks, and drive upgrades to enhance capacity and efficiency in AWS Colo facilities. The role emphasizes field engagement, project leadership, and strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors, with opportunities to train teams and refine control

Qualifications

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience.
• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
• Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities

Responsibilities

• Work in close relationship with the control team of DCE Colocation Design and Standards (CoDeS) to develop and implement new and existing standards.
• Perform design and equipment submittal review for Controls for new Colo Data Centers in the region in order to ensure consistent standards across Colocation Data Centers and AWS owned sites.
• Review and Identify risks within the scope of Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) for in-flight AWS Colo Data Centers.
• Review and identify risks within automation controls drawings and wiring diagrams, the controls logic programming and the graphical user interface.
• Review and accept proposed changes to the site-specific control infrastructure against AWS Data Center standards, and document accepted deviations when appropriate.
• Review Colo and Hybrid controls sequence of operation and provide feedback to design.
• Support the design for existing Colo Data Center control system upgrades and design-solutions, which add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures related to control equipment.
• Conduct site audits of Colo Data Centers, including producing reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediation.
• Support construction, commissioning, and turnover for Controls for any new construction projects (could be remote with local Colo Engineer presence).
• Lead internal team training and knowledge sharing sessions on Colo controls.
• Review and improve controls related processes, including quick reference guides for the team.

Skills

Detail oriented

Project management

Stakeholder management

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Controls Colo Engineer to lead life-cycle support for data center control systems, collaborating across teams to implement standards and improve reliability.

You will review designs, manage risks, and drive upgrades to enhance capacity and efficiency in AWS Colo facilities. The role emphasizes field engagement, project leadership, and strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors, with opportunities to train teams and refine control