Controls Design Engineer, Controls

Company: Amazon
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 6, 2026

Job Description:

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. The team’s goal is to deliver consistent standards for data center controls systems, as well as overall mechanical and electrical design practices. Due to the critical nature and complexity of designing, installing, and maintaining a BMS/EPMS, 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. The CDE team is a single point of contact for multiple internal and external customers, uniting the efforts associated with: - New construction builds - Legacy site enhancement projects - Data center projects - Special Projects In a continual effort to enhance the controls systems, the CDE team collaborates through design review, drives consistent standards, and collects feedback data to arrive at unified documented solutions. Due to the efforts of maintaining, updating, and distributing BMS/EPMS standards, 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. The ideal candidate will need 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. If you are passionate about the Customer Experience, think and act with a global perspective and have the ability to contribute to sophisticated innovations in the area of building controls and automation initiatives, this is the challenge you are looking for! Key job responsibilities - Have 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. - Data center redundancy, mechanical failure strategies, energy and water conservation best-case practices 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 as necessary 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. Personally coordinate with each regional project manager to review and finalize each projects SOW. - Vendor selection, bid review, RFI support and coordination. - Central point of contact for multiple internal and external groups regarding BMS/EPMS controls standards. Manage and prioritize requests for information on new construction builds, existing site facilities support and legacy site enhancement projects. - Interaction with AWS cloud services and other applications in order to present, archive and analyze accumulated data. - Expect to travel globally when needed to manage and/or support project initiatives. - In support of global data center control system, the CDE engineer will be expected to participate in an on call rotations that at times will push the individual outside of their comfort zone. - Anticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management. About the team 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. Diverse Experiences 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. 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 in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture 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 conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and 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. - 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 - 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 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 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 . 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

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