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Controls Design Engineer (EPMS), CDE

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Seattle, WA, United States


Job Summary
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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.

Role Overview
The AWS Data Center Global Services team is looking for an Exceptional Controls Design Engineer (CDE) to contribute to the Controls & Technology organization by tracking, documenting, communicating, and enhancing global data center design standards with a focus on control, automation, and electrical power monitoring systems. The CDE team provides Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) design coordination globally and is the primary owner of associated specifications, points lists, basis of design, and scope documents.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of EPMS programming and design, Modbus communication protocol, electrical distribution systems, single-line diagrams, complex electrical concepts, and data center redundancy

Review MEP drawings with a focus on electrical drawing sets for EPMS design content

Create EPMS scopes of work (SOW), provide RFI support, and review technical vendor proposals during the bid review process

Coordinate with each regional project manager to review and finalize project SOWs

Review electrical Long Lead Equipment (LLE) submittals to ensure EPMS scope is captured

Attend Factory Witness Tests (FWTs) and Equipment Qualification Tests (EQTs) to perform EPMS point validation and test EPMS device functionality on first‑of‑kind electrical equipment

Create, update, and maintain controls points list and specifications, EPMS drawing templates, Basis of Design (BOD) documentation, and project‑specific SOW documents

Develop and disseminate specification documents for global projects

Lead and facilitate collaboration with multiple teams including construction, programmers, MEP/ACS engineers, and team managers to accomplish initiative goals

Manage and prioritize requests for information on new construction builds, existing site facilities support, and legacy site enhancement projects

Serve as central point of contact for multiple internal and external groups regarding EPMS design standards

Operate successfully in high‑security critical environments while maximizing productivity

Drive innovation of new solutions to support initiatives, team, and company goals

Interact with AWS cloud services and other applications to present, archive, and analyze accumulated data

Anticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management

Travel globally as needed to manage and support project initiatives

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment

3+ years utilizing or generating electrical drawings and design engineering documents focused on data center or critical environment projects

3+ years designing or contributing to the design of controls and monitoring solution projects

1+ year project management experience focused on data center or critical environment projects with large‑scale coordinated efforts and multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related engineering degree with 5+ years of related experience in professional environments

Experience with the use and programming of electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS)

Experience working with Modbus communication protocol

Knowledge of electrical single‑line diagrams, electrical distribution systems, complex electrical concepts, and data center redundancy

Knowledge of Data Center Facilities Infrastructure and operation (PDU, UPS, generators, etc.)

EEO Statement
Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Compensation

USA, OH, Columbus – $116,800.00 – $160,000.00 annually

USA, TX, Austin – $116,800.00 – $160,000.00 annually

USA, VA, Herndon – $116,800.00 – $160,000.00 annually

USA, WA, Seattle – $116,800.00 – $160,000.00 annually

Company
Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID
A10382561

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