Controls Design Engineer, Controls Design Engineering

Description
Final date to receive applications:
Jun 14, 2026

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS global infrastructure. The Controls Design Engineer will focus on Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) design standards across AWS’s global data center portfolio.

• Develop and maintain deep expertise in building operations, mechanical plant strategies, BMS/EPMS programming concepts, control diagrams, industrial HVAC, electrical lineups, one‑line diagrams, and complex environmental and electrical concepts
• Apply knowledge of data center redundancy, mechanical failure strategies, Single Point of Failure (SPOF) analysis, energy and water conservation best practices, and data reporting analytics
• Create, maintain, and disseminate specification documents and Basis of Design (BOD) standards for global projects
• Develop and maintain project‑specific Scope of Work (SOW) documents incorporating global design standards
• Lead vendor selection processes, bid reviews, and RFI support and coordination
• Evaluate and approve Modbus Device Templates (MDT) for electrical meters and control devices
• Coordinate with construction teams, controls programmers, MEP/ACS engineers, Design Engineering, Colocation Regional Engineering (CRE), and project managers to accomplish initiative goals
• Operate successfully in high‑security, mission‑critical environments while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety standards
• Participate in on‑call rotations to support the global data center control system infrastructure; anticipate roadblocks and risks and manage escalations
• Travel globally (approximately 25%) as needed to manage and support project initiatives

• Serve as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding BMS/EPMS controls standards
• Coordinate personally with regional project managers to review and finalize project SOWs and manage request for information across new construction builds, existing facility support, and legacy site enhancement projects

• Collaborate through design reviews to drive consistent standards across all delivery methods (Leased/Owned, Build‑to‑Suit, Colocation)
• Collect feedback data and lessons learned to arrive at unified, documented solutions; support risk identification and mitigation efforts during site assessments and project lifecycle phases

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities
• 4+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
• Good understanding of electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, industrial HVAC

• Professional Engineer License
• Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of critical data center equipment

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

The base salary range for this position is listed below. The total Amazon package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

• USA, CO, Denver – $ – $ USD annually
• USA, OH, Columbus – $ – $ USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin – $ – $ USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon – $ – $ USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle – $ – $ USD annually

• 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

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• Company:
Amazon Data Services, Inc.