Controls Design Engineer, Controls Design Engineering

About the role

The Controls Design Engineer will focus on Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) design standards and coordination across AWS's global data center portfolio. The role involves developing, maintaining, and enhancing global data center design standards with a focus on controls, automation, and electrical power monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep expertise in building operations, mechanical plant strategies, BMS/EPMS programming concepts, control diagrams, industrial HVAC systems, 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 standards for global projects.
• Drive innovation of new solutions to support team initiatives and company goals.
• Lead vendor selection processes, bid reviews, and RFI support and coordination.
• Evaluate and approve Modbus Device Templates (MDT) for electrical meters and control devices.
• Review vendor submittals and technical documentation for compliance with AWS standards.
• Operate successfully in high-security, mission-critical environments while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety standards.
• Interact with AWS cloud services and applications to present, archive, and analyze accumulated control system data.
• Participate in on-call rotations to support the global data center control system infrastructure.
• Anticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management and resolution.
• Travel globally as needed to manage and support project initiatives.

Requirements

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities.
• 4+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Good understanding of electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, industrial HVAC.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License.
• Experience with building codes and regulations for your region.
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge in data center environmental controls systems, IT infrastructure, networking, mechanical facility operations, electrical power monitoring, and project management.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and parental leave. For more information, visit here.

Pay

Base salary range: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually

Schedule

Full-time position