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Data Center Controls Engineer, AWS DC Acqn&Construction-VAR

Amazon·Boardman, Oregon
Full-time

Salary

$96k–$166k/ annually

Posted 1 day ago

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

https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations

[https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more

information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please

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

Required Skills

Building management systemElectrical power monitoring systemControls engineeringProject managementVendor managementMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringHVAC controlsSCADA systemsIndustrial communication protocolsRoot cause analysisConstruction managementControl logic programmingMEP drawingsTechnical supportData center operations

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