Controls Design Engineer BMS, Controls Design Engineering
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Austin, TX, United States
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.
The AWS Data Center Global Services team is looking for an exceptional individual to contribute to the Controls & Technology organization by joining the Controls Design Engineering team (CDE). The CDE primary responsibility is to track, document, communicate and enhance 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.
Team Goal
The team’s goal is to deliver consistent standards for data center controls systems, as well as overall mechanical and electrical design practices. The CDE team is the primary owner of the associated specification, points list, Basis of Design and scope documents within a large infrastructure engineering team.
Key Customer Interfaces
New construction builds
Legacy site enhancement projects
Data center projects
Special Projects
The CDE engineer will drive significant reductions in change order expense, scope gaps between contractors, construction schedule delays, single-sourced vendor pricing, and reduced vendor project management and engineering labor costs.
Ideal Candidate Background
The ideal candidate will have a wide-ranging background in data center environmental controls systems, IT infrastructure, networking, mechanical facility operations, electrical power monitoring, project management and strong leadership skills. Passion for the customer experience and a global perspective are essential.
Key Job Responsibilities
Deep knowledge of building operations, mechanical plant strategies, BMS/EPMS programming concepts, control diagrams, industrial HVAC, electrical line‑ups, one‑line diagrams, and complex environmental and electrical concepts.
Understanding of data center redundancy, mechanical failure strategies, energy and water conservation best‑practice and data reporting analytics.
Knowledge of how to successfully operate in high‑security critical environments while maximizing productivity.
Innovation of new solutions to support initiatives, team, and company goals.
Lead and facilitate collaboration with multiple teams including construction, programmers, MEP/ACS engineers, and team managers to accomplish initiative goals.
Create, maintain, and disseminate specification documents that pertain to global projects.
Create, maintain, and disseminate project‑specific scope of work (SOW) documents including global design standards.
Vendor selection, bid review, RFI support and coordination.
Central point of contact for multiple internal and external groups regarding BMS/EPMS controls standards.
Interaction with AWS cloud services and other applications to present, archive and analyze accumulated data.
Travel globally when needed to manage and/or support project initiatives.
Anticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management.
Basic Qualifications
Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission‑critical facilities, especially data centers.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or 5+ years of experience in building automation systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) design and deployment.
2+ years experience with data center or “mission‑critical” facility control systems.
2+ years of experience with HVAC systems, mechanical plant strategies, control programming concepts, low voltage electrical and/or experience with electrical distribution systems, one-line diagrams, and power monitoring.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of job role.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
7+ years of experience in controls design for mission-critical facilities.
Experience with data center redundancy concepts and failure mode analysis.
Knowledge of Modbus, BACnet, and other industrial communication protocols.
Experience creating technical specifications and scope of work documents.
Project management experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Experience with vendor selection, bid review, and RFI processes.
Familiarity with AWS cloud services and data analytics platforms.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification.
Experience with energy optimization and sustainability initiatives in data centers.
Equal Opportunity 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.
Benefits & Compensation
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, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
USA, OH, Columbus: 116,800.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin: 116,800.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon: 116,800.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle: 116,800.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually
Company
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Job ID
A10385266
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The AWS Data Center Global Services team is looking for an exceptional individual to contribute to the Controls & Technology organization by joining the Controls Design Engineering team (CDE). The CDE primary responsibility is to track, document, communicate and enhance 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.
Team Goal
The team’s goal is to deliver consistent standards for data center controls systems, as well as overall mechanical and electrical design practices. The CDE team is the primary owner of the associated specification, points list, Basis of Design and scope documents within a large infrastructure engineering team.
Key Customer Interfaces
New construction builds
Legacy site enhancement projects
Data center projects
Special Projects
The CDE engineer will drive significant reductions in change order expense, scope gaps between contractors, construction schedule delays, single-sourced vendor pricing, and reduced vendor project management and engineering labor costs.
Ideal Candidate Background
The ideal candidate will have a wide-ranging background in data center environmental controls systems, IT infrastructure, networking, mechanical facility operations, electrical power monitoring, project management and strong leadership skills. Passion for the customer experience and a global perspective are essential.
Key Job Responsibilities
Deep knowledge of building operations, mechanical plant strategies, BMS/EPMS programming concepts, control diagrams, industrial HVAC, electrical line‑ups, one‑line diagrams, and complex environmental and electrical concepts.
Understanding of data center redundancy, mechanical failure strategies, energy and water conservation best‑practice and data reporting analytics.
Knowledge of how to successfully operate in high‑security critical environments while maximizing productivity.
Innovation of new solutions to support initiatives, team, and company goals.
Lead and facilitate collaboration with multiple teams including construction, programmers, MEP/ACS engineers, and team managers to accomplish initiative goals.
Create, maintain, and disseminate specification documents that pertain to global projects.
Create, maintain, and disseminate project‑specific scope of work (SOW) documents including global design standards.
Vendor selection, bid review, RFI support and coordination.
Central point of contact for multiple internal and external groups regarding BMS/EPMS controls standards.
Interaction with AWS cloud services and other applications to present, archive and analyze accumulated data.
Travel globally when needed to manage and/or support project initiatives.
Anticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management.
Basic Qualifications
Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission‑critical facilities, especially data centers.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or 5+ years of experience in building automation systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) design and deployment.
2+ years experience with data center or “mission‑critical” facility control systems.
2+ years of experience with HVAC systems, mechanical plant strategies, control programming concepts, low voltage electrical and/or experience with electrical distribution systems, one-line diagrams, and power monitoring.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of job role.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
7+ years of experience in controls design for mission-critical facilities.
Experience with data center redundancy concepts and failure mode analysis.
Knowledge of Modbus, BACnet, and other industrial communication protocols.
Experience creating technical specifications and scope of work documents.
Project management experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Experience with vendor selection, bid review, and RFI processes.
Familiarity with AWS cloud services and data analytics platforms.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification.
Experience with energy optimization and sustainability initiatives in data centers.
Equal Opportunity 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.
Benefits & Compensation
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, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
USA, OH, Columbus: 116,800.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin: 116,800.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon: 116,800.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle: 116,800.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually
Company
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Job ID
A10385266
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