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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.\nYou’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. \nAmazon 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.\nThe 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. As the primary owner of BMS/EPMS specifications, Controls Points Lists (CPL), Basis of Design (BOD) documents, and scope of work within AWS's infrastructure engineering organization, CDE ensures consistency and excellence across all data center control systems.\nIn this role, you will serve as a single point of contact for multiple internal and external stakeholders across:\nNew construction builds (Leased/Owned, Build-to-Suit, and Colocation facilities)\nLegacy site enhancement and retrofit projects\nData center support projects\nSpecial initiatives and innovation projects You 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. If you are passionate about customer experience, think and act with a global perspective, and want to contribute to sophisticated innovations in building controls and automation for the world's largest cloud infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Key Job Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Standards Development\nDevelop 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 \nApply knowledge of data center redundancy, mechanical failure strategies, Single Point of Failure (SPOF) analysis, energy and water conservation best practices, and data reporting analytics\nCreate, maintain, and disseminate specification documents and Basis of Design standards for global projects\nDevelop and maintain project-specific Scope of Work (SOW) documents incorporating global design standards\nDrive innovation of new solutions to support team initiatives and company goals Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:\nServe as the central point of contact for multiple internal and external groups regarding BMS/EPMS controls standards\nLead and facilitate collaboration with construction teams, controls programmers, MEP/ACS engineers, Design Engineering, Colocation Regional Engineering (CRE), and project managers to accomplish initiative goals\nCoordinate personally with regional project managers to review and finalize project SOWs\nManage and prioritize requests for information across new construction builds, existing facility support, and legacy site enhancement projects Vendor & Procurement Management:\nLead vendor selection processes, bid reviews, and RFI support and coordination\nEvaluate and approve Modbus Device Templates (MDT) for electrical meters and control devices\nReview vendor submittals and technical documentation for compliance with AWS standards Operations & Support:\nOperate successfully in high-security, mission-critical environments while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety standards\nInteract with AWS cloud services and applications to present, archive, and analyze accumulated control system data\nParticipate in on-call rotations to support the global data center control system infrastructure\nAnticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management and resolution\nTravel globally as needed to manage and support project initiatives Continuous Improvement:\nCollaborate through design reviews to drive consistent standards across all delivery methods (Leased/Owned, Build-to-Suit, Colocation)\nCollect feedback data and lessons learned to arrive at unified, documented solutions\nSupport risk identification and mitigation efforts during site assessments and project lifecycle phases Key job responsibilities Our Controls Design Engineers:\nAre controls subject matter experts (SMEs) with their knowledge of building operations, electrical generation and distribution equipment (i.e. generators, UPS etc.), mechanical plant and strategies (i.e. AHUs, chillers etc.), BMS/EPMS programming concepts, control diagrams, industrial HVAC, electrical line-ups, one-line diagrams, and complex environmental and electrical concepts\nCreate, maintain, and disseminate project specific scope of work (SOW) documents, specifications and engineering drawings as well as global design standards\nOperate in high security critical environments while maximizing productivity\nInnovate to develop new solutions to support both team and company goals and initiatives\nInterpret and develop a combination of mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings\nAre a central point of contact as technical subject matter experts for multiple internal and external groups regarding mechanical and electrical controls standards.\nManage and prioritize requests for information on new construction builds, existing site facilities support and legacy site enhancement projects\nEnsure systems are deployed and commissioned to our documented standards\nStrive for frugality through budgetary review and approval with a strong customer focus and ability to interpret customer needs\nAre technical subject matter experts in mechanical and/or electrical controls\nAnticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management\nWork quickly and autonomously to deep dive and resolve unexpected challenges\nEffectively manage external consultants’ performance ensuring high quality delivery\nReview vendor bid packages and make selection recommendations\nWork across multiple projects simultaneously\nInteract with AWS cloud services and other applications in order to present, archive and analyse accumulated data\nSolve problems to drive results whilst handling multiple tasks\nTravel domestically and internationally as needed to manage your projects (circa 25% of the time) A day in the life As part of the controls design team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be tasked to lead the electrical and mechanical controls design of critical infrastructure projects including HV Substations, Leased and Colocation Data Centres. You will work on developing new processes and standards and test new innovations in the controls space utilizing Amazon leadership principles. About the team 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. 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. 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 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.\nBasic qualifications\n- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field\n- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel\n- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities\n- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities\n- Experience in commissioning\n- Good understanding of electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, industrial HVAC\nPreferred qualifications\n- Professional Engineer License\n- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region\n- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production\n- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents\nAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\nOur 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. 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