Data Center Controls Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls
AmazonAshburn, Virginia
Full-time
Salary
$111k–$186k/ annually
Free account to apply · application completed on Amazon
Salary
$111k–$186k/ annually
Free account to apply · application completed on Amazon
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
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
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.
Amazon 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.
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 in the cloud.
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led
affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our
differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our
Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity)
conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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. 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 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: - Master’s degree in 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
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of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or
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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
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USA, VA, Ashburn - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
