Controls Engineer, Amazon Data Services, Inc

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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 troubleshooting, project management, and maintaining the building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS). Using Amazon leadership principles, you will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space. AWS Data centers have multiple components such as generators, uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers [air-cooled and water-cooled], pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers, etc. All these components have local control systems that interact with each other via open and/or proprietary communications protocols. The BMS is the primary method of control of all mechanical systems within a data center. The EPMS is the primary method of monitoring all electrical systems within a data center.

Key job responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot and perform Root Cause Analysis or Corrective Action for BMS and EPMS related issues in 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 operations during life cycle of the data center.
  • Review results and action items from the quarterly maintenances for BMS and EPMS and take actions to get them resolved.
  • Develop BMS & EPMS projects scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of efforts (LOE) to 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 proposal and issuance of purchase orders.
  • 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 and stakeholders management.
  • 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.
  • 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 (locally) assigned in-operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with the scope, design, SOO and applicable local codes.

About the team
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
  • Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an 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 environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.).
  • 4+ years of general project or vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI and submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of critical data center equipment
  • Knowledge of critical data center equipment
  • Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
  • Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
  • Provide technical assistance and support to operations during life cycle of the data center.
  • Review results and action items from the quarterly maintenances for BMS and EPMS and take actions to get them resolved.
  • Develop BMS & EPMS projects scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of efforts (LOE) to 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 proposal and issuance of purchase orders.
  • 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 and stakeholders management.
  • 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.
  • 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 (locally) assigned in-operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with the scope, design, SOO and applicable local codes.

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

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at


USA, GA, Covington - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, MD, FREDERICK - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, MD, Frederick - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, NV, SPARKS - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, NV, Sparks - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, OH, Jeffersonville - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, OH, New Albany - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, OH, Trenton - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, PA, FAIRLESS HILLS - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, PA, Fairless Hills - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Odessa - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, VA, MANASSAS - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Manassas - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually

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