Controls Design Engineer BMS, Controls Design Engineering

Job Overview Controls Design Engineer – Global Data Center Controls & Automation. The role is part of the AWS Data Center Global Services team, focusing on building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS) design coordination globally. The engineer will track, document, communicate and enhance global data center design standards with a focus on control, automation, and electrical power monitoring systems.

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. Understand data center redundancy, mechanical failure strategies, energy and water conservation best‑practice practices and data reporting analytics. Operate effectively in high‑security critical environments while maximizing productivity.

Innovate new solutions to support initiatives, teams, 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; coordinate with each regional project manager to review and finalize each project’s SOW. Vendor selection, bid review, RFI support and coordination. Serve as the 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.

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 when needed to manage and/or support project initiatives (up to 15% domestic and international).

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 electrical distribution systems, one‑line diagrams, and power monitoring. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the 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.

Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: USD 116,800.00 – 160,000.00 annually (locations: Columbus, OH; Austin, TX; Herndon, VA; Seattle, WA). Amazon offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Equal Opportunity Employer Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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