
Data Center Controls Engineer, AWS DC Acqn&Construction-VAR
Salary
$96k–$166k/ annually
Application completed on Amazon
About This Role
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation
of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the
cloud running. 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. We work on the most challenging
problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re
looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply
chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.
You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest
standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at
the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive
culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
As part of the AWS 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 automation systems within
the data centers. Automation systems consist of 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.
The ideal candidate will possess a construction management, mechanical,
electrical or technology background that enables them to undertake the
challenges of sophisticated controls platforms and a demonstrated ability to
think broadly and strategically in aligning building controls and automation
with the larger objectives of the business.
This role requires valid driver’s license and travel domestically and
internationally at least 25% of the time.
Key job responsibilities
• Manage scope of Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power
Monitoring System (EPMS) for construction of AWS data centers.
• Ensure data center controls are deployed in accordance with scope of work
(SOW) and specifications.
• Review and provide feedback on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP)
drawings.
• Develop controls bill of material (BOM).
• Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate difficult
situations.
• Work under tight project timelines.
• Financially manage both construction and service contracts.
• Act in a project sponsor/lead capacity.
• Provide vendor management.
• Develop scope of work for site improvement projects.
• Provide technical assistance and support to internal customers during life
cycle of the data center.
• Perform controls root cause analysis for service of controls for AWS data
centers.
• Schedule and supervise Quarterly maintenance for BMS and EPMS.
• Review controls sequence of operation and provide feedback to design.
• Participate in a global on-call schedule.
• Grow in technical ability by learning a multitude of different automation
platforms.
• Develop building automation controls drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Size controls valves and damper actuators and select controls devices.
• Develop and modify control logic programming.
• Develop and modify graphical user interface.
A day in the life
Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of
the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center
capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most
impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and
globally.
If you meet these qualifications, exude passion, and enjoy the challenge of
innovative projects at hyper-scale, this job is for you!
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred
qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates
to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,
or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted
cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —
that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies
trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored
affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what
makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams.
Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and
passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s
Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and
other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded
professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the
expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of
our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,
there’s nothing we can’t achieve. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a
related field plus 5+ years of relevant controls experience, OR 10+ years of
relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5+ years 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: - Master’s degree
- Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting or
servicing HVAC Controls or Electrical SCADA systems application specific
controllers, software and networks.
- Experiencing using common industrial communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet
and/or MODBUS).
- Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and
mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and
navigate difficult situations.
- Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management
Professional (PMP).
- Prior AWS/Amazon experience
- 4+ Yr. Military Service
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our
customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or
adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the
interview or onboarding process, please visit
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contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].
USA, OR, Boardman - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually
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