Data Center Controls Engineer

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and collaborate with diverse teams of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers.

AWS Data centers include components such as generators, uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers, and more. These components have local control systems interacting via open and/or proprietary communications protocols. The Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) are the primary methods for controlling and monitoring mechanical and electrical systems within a data center.

This position requires the candidate to be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) or Corrective Action (CA) for Control Systems for AWS data centers.
• Apply controls fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures to manage the scope of Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) in operational AWS 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 internal customers during the life cycle of the data center.
• Complete and implement assigned work within agreed-upon scope, schedule, and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Review controls sequence of operation and provide feedback for construction of AWS data centers.
• Schedule and supervise quarterly maintenances for BMS and EPMS.
• Provide vendor management.
• 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 Management.
• Review and provide feedback on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings.
• Develop controls bill of material (BOM).
• Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces.
• Grow in technical ability by learning a multitude of different automation platforms.
• Develop scope of work for site improvement projects.
• Manage and work under tight project timelines.
• Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and navigate difficult situations.
• Financially manage BMS and EPMS service contracts.
• Frequently visit (locally) assigned in-operation data centers to supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with design, sequence of operations (SOO), and applicable local codes.
• Review results and action items from quarterly maintenances for BMS and EPMS and take actions to resolve them.
• Develop BMS & EPMS projects scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of efforts (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, review of vendors' proposals, and issuance of purchase orders.
• 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of vendor management experience.
• 4+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience.
• 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience.
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in vendor management.
• Experience in a data center or other critical environment.
• Experience in data center engineering or operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction or project management experience.
• Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License or operating engineering license such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent.
• Experience in construction or project management.

About The Team

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 innovating, deploying, optimizing, and maintaining the BMS and EPMS. Using Amazon leadership principles, you will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications. We strive for flexibility and work-life harmony, fostering a culture of inclusion through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences.

Pay

USA, VA, Herndon - $96,000.00 - $166,300.00 USD annually.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
• Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).