Controls Design Engineer, Controls Design Engineering

Controls Design EngineerAmazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an exceptional Controls Design Engineer to join our Data Center Global Services (DCGS) Controls Design Engineering (CDE) team. This role will focus on Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) design standards and coordination across AWS's global data center portfolio.The Controls Design Engineering team is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing global data center design standards with a focus on controls, automation, and electrical power monitoring systems. In this role, you will serve as a single point of contact for multiple internal and external stakeholders across:New construction builds (Leased/Owned, Build-to-Suit, and Colocation facilities)Legacy site enhancement and retrofit projectsData center support projectsSpecial initiatives and innovation projectsYou will drive significant cost reductions by minimizing change orders, eliminating scope gaps between contractors, reducing construction schedule delays, optimizing vendor pricing, and decreasing project management and engineering labor costs through standardization and clear documentation.The ideal candidate brings a comprehensive knowledge in data center environmental controls systems, IT infrastructure, networking, mechanical facility operations, electrical power monitoring, and project management, combined with strong leadership and collaboration skills.Key Job ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Standards DevelopmentDevelop and maintain deep expertise in building operations, mechanical plant strategies, BMS/EPMS programming concepts, control diagrams, industrial HVAC systems, electrical lineups, one-line diagrams, and complex environmental and electrical conceptsApply knowledge of data center redundancy, mechanical failure strategies, Single Point of Failure (SPOF) analysis, energy and water conservation best practices, and data reporting analyticsCreate, maintain, and disseminate specification documents and Basis of Design standards for global projectsDevelop and maintain project-specific Scope of Work (SOW) documents incorporating global design standardsDrive innovation of new solutions to support team initiatives and company goalsCollaboration & Stakeholder Management:Serve as the central point of contact for multiple internal and external groups regarding BMS/EPMS controls standardsLead and facilitate collaboration with construction teams, controls programmers, MEP/ACS engineers, Design Engineering, Colocation Regional Engineering (CRE), and project managers to accomplish initiative goalsCoordinate personally with regional project managers to review and finalize project SOWsManage and prioritize requests for information across new construction builds, existing facility support, and legacy site enhancement projectsVendor & Procurement Management:Lead vendor selection processes, bid reviews, and RFI support and coordinationEvaluate and approve Modbus Device Templates (MDT) for electrical meters and control devicesReview vendor submittals and technical documentation for compliance with AWS standardsOperations & Support:Operate successfully in high-security, mission-critical environments while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety standardsInteract with AWS cloud services and applications to present, archive, and analyze accumulated control system dataParticipate in on-call rotations to support the global data center control system infrastructureAnticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management and resolutionTravel globally as needed to manage and support project initiativesContinuous Improvement:Collaborate through design reviews to drive consistent standards across all delivery methods (Leased/Owned, Build-to-Suit, Colocation)Collect feedback data and lessons learned to arrive at unified, documented solutionsSupport risk identification and mitigation efforts during site assessments and project lifecycle phasesBasic Qualifications- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience- 4+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities- Good understanding of electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, industrial HVACPreferred Qualifications- Professional Engineer License- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field