Job ID: 10443769 | Amazon Data Services UK Limited
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. You will join a diverse team of engineers and specialists to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.
Amazon 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 focuses on Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) design standards and coordination across AWS’s global data center portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Standards Development
* Develop 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 concepts
* Apply knowledge of data center redundancy, mechanical failure strategies, SPOF analysis, energy and water conservation best practices, and data reporting analytics
* Create, maintain, and disseminate specification documents and Basis of Design standards for global projects
* Develop and maintain project‑specific Scope of Work (SOW) documents incorporating global design standards
* Drive innovation of new solutions to support team initiatives and company goals
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
* Serve as the central point of contact for multiple internal and external groups regarding BMS/EPMS controls standards
* Lead and facilitate collaboration with construction teams, controls programmers, MEP/ACS engineers, Design Engineering, Colocation Regional Engineering (CRE), and project managers to accomplish initiative goals
* Coordinate personally with regional project managers to review and finalize project SOWs
* Manage and prioritize requests for information across new construction builds, existing facility support, and legacy site enhancement projects
Vendor & Procurement Management
* Lead vendor selection processes, bid reviews, and RFI support and coordination
* Evaluate and approve Modbus Device Templates (MDT) for electrical meters and control devices
* Review vendor submittals and technical documentation for compliance with AWS standards
Operations & Support
* Operate successfully in high‑security, mission‑critical environments while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety standards
* Interact with AWS cloud services and applications to present, archive, and analyze accumulated control system data
* Participate in on‑call rotations to support the global data center control system infrastructure
* Anticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management and resolution
* Travel globally as needed to manage and support project initiatives
Continuous 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 solutions
* Support risk identification and mitigation efforts during site assessments and project lifecycle phases
Basic Qualifications
* 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities (data centers, power generation, oil and gas)
* 4+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems
* 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 HVAC
Preferred 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
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