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Amazon Sr. Controls Engineer, AMER Controls in Herndon, Virginia
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.
At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
As part of the AWS Controls Team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for innovating, deploying, optimizing, and maintaining the automation systems within the data centers. Automation systems consist of building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS). Using Amazon leadership principles, you will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space.
The ideal candidate will possess a project management, mechanical, electrical or technology background that enables them to undertake the challenges of sophisticated controls platforms and a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically in aligning building controls and automation with the larger objectives of the business.
Key job responsibilities
• Manage scope of Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) for construction of AWS data centers
• Ensure data center controls are deployed in accordance with AWS standards, specifications and scope of work (SOW)
• Review and provide feedback on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design drawings and basis of design (BOD)
• Develop project bill of material (BOM) and scope of work (SOW)
• Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate difficult situations
• Work under tight project timelines
• Support and perform inspections, testing, and commissioning of controls systems
• Participate and support Factory Acceptance/Witness Testing activities (FAT/FWT)
• Financially manage both construction and service contracts
• Act in a project sponsor/lead capacity
• Provide vendor management
• Develop scope of work for site improvement projects
• Provide technical assistance and support to internal customers during life cycle of the data center
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for data centers control systems
• Manage all un/planned maintenance for data center control systems
• Learn and help design teams develop sequence of operation for mechanical systems
• Participate in a global on-call schedule
• Grow in technical ability by learning a multitude of different automation platforms
• Learn and develop controls drawings and wiring diagrams
• Size controls valves and damper actuators and select controls devices.
• Develop and modify control logic programming and graphical user interfaces
• Work individually and as part of a team to develop new products, support existing products, test and evaluate equipment.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support global AWS projects
About the team
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.
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.
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.
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 (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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.
Basic Qualifications
• B.S./B.A. degree in an engineering-based discipline or 10+ years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Seven (7) years of experience in either design, programming, and/or startup/commissioning
• Seven (7) years of experience in project management/lead role
• Experience with controls in data centers or other critical facilities
• Expert in common controls communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
• M.S. degree in an engineering-based discipline or 15+ years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten (10) years of experience in either design programming, or startup/commissioning.
• Ten (10) years of experience in project management.
• Experience in designing, configuring, programming, installing, or servicing two or more of the following products: Siemens, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Ignition, Tridium Niagara, Eaton, ABB, Johnson Controls, APC, or other
• Networking administration experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Windows power user skill set including project management software.
• MQTT communication protocol experience.
• Experience managing capital projects ranging from $1M to $10M
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.