Controls Engineer, Data Center, Colocation Regional Engineering - AMER
About the role
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.
As a Controls Colo Engineer, you will work with internal business teams and with colocation vendors to identify, document, and resolve any operational/design deficiencies which could impact a site's capability or availability. You will provide full life-cycle support to Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the 'go to' engineering resource when technical advice is needed.
Key job 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
Basic Qualifications
- 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 experience
- 4+ years of commissioning experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- 4+ years experience in project coordination with multiple teams or vendors to meet project requirements
Preferred 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
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with design, configuration, or servicing, one or more of the following products; Siemens: Apogee, Honeywell: Building Controls, Trend: Building Controls, Schneider Electric: PowerLogic/Struxureware, Rockwell Automation: FactoryTalk, Tridium: Niagra, Eaton: Foreseer, ABB: Decathalon, Johnson Controls: Metasys
Pay
- USA, AZ, Mesa: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
- USA, AZ, TEMPE: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
Benefits
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans
- EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave