Controls Engineer; AWS

Job Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and every piece of equipment that keeps the cloud running. You will join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other critical roles. Your work will help us keep safety and security high while providing infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost.

• Troubleshoot and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) or Corrective Action (CA) for Control Systems of AWS Data Centers.
• Apply controls fundamentals to manage the scope of the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) in operational data centers.
• 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 action to resolve them.
• Develop the scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of effort (LOE) for BMS & 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 with procurement activities including RFQs, proposals, vendor reviews, and purchase orders.
• Participate in the 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 to commissioning activities in the data centers.
• Review, implement, troubleshoot, and iterate on 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 in‑operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, and supervise vendor work to ensure compliance with scope, design, SOO, and applicable local codes.
• Maintain a US citizenship status and active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. After start, obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and satisfy other security requirements.

• 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.
• 5+ years of construction management of large, complex projects involving MEP plants.
• 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management work (RFPs, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering science plus 5+ years of relevant controls experience, OR 10+ years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial controls in critical environments (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water, etc.).

• 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of critical data center equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA.
• Experience with EPMS/SCADA/BMS controls system software or hardware.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 1+ years of Amazon experience, or experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings.
• 4+ years of professional or military experience.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.

Salary: $ – $ USD annually. The compensation package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, Supplemental life plans), Employee Assistance Program (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 Amazon Benefits.

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