Sr. Controls Engineer (AWS)

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support BMS and EPMS systems in our data centers.

You will train users, provide technical support throughout the lifecycle, and lead projects from scope to completion, including budgeting and resource planning. The role requires extensive experience in data center controls, project management, and familiarity with industrial protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction of data center delivery (design, commissioning and construction) or equivalent industrial facility builds.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 10+ years of relevant controls experience, or 15+ years in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of experience with industrial controls in critical environments (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water, etc.).
• 9+ years of general project or vendor management experience (RFIs, proposals, change orders, submittals) associated with construction and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Train internal customers and stakeholders on BMS and EPMS system design, configuration, validation, installation and operation.
• Provide technical support to operations during the data center life cycle and manage quarterly maintenance items.
• Develop scope of work, schedule, budget and LOE for BMS/EPMS projects requested by customers and stakeholders.
• Manage scope, schedule, finance and execution of BMS/EPMS improvement projects.
• Assist with procurement activities including RFPs and purchase orders.
• Participate in AWS global on‑call for BMS/EPMS support and report project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Data center controls

BMS/EPMS

Project management

Electrical engineering

Industrial controls

Education

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

Tools

MQTT

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

Job ID: 10386833 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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, and air economizers. All these components have local control systems that interact with each other via open and/or proprietary communication protocols. The BMS is the primary method of control for all mechanical systems within a data center, and the EPMS is the primary method of monitoring all electrical systems within a data center.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen. The position provides the opportunity to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance with after‑hire if eligible.

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 life cycle of the data center, review results and action items from quarterly maintenance for BMS and EPMS, and take actions to resolve issues.
• 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‑related activities including request for quotation/proposals, responding to request for information, reviewing vendor proposals, and issuing 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 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 work to ensure compliance with scope, design, SOO and applicable local codes.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in construction of data center delivery (design, commissioning and construction), mission‑critical facilities, or equivalent industrial/manufacturing facility builds.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus 10+ years of relevant controls experience, or 15+ years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of experience with industrial controls in critical environments (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water, etc.).
• 9+ years of general project or vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFIs and submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience constructing electrical engineering systems including large‑scale power distribution/generation gear and mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems.
• Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting or servicing HVAC controls or electrical SCADA systems, application‑specific controllers, software and networks.
• Experience using common industrial communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet and/or Modbus).
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and navigate difficult situations.
• Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Prior AWS/Amazon experience.
• 4+ years of military service.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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 (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.