Data Center Controls Engineer
Core
Design, plan, deliver, and operate building management systems (BMS) and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) for AWS global data centers to ensure servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling systems function correctly.
Role type
Senior IC data center controls engineer
Builds
BMS and EPMS systems for AWS data centers
Domain
Data center infrastructure, electrical and mechanical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
BMS troubleshooting, EPMS troubleshooting, root cause analysis, controls logic programming, GUI development, project management, power management, power monitoring, electrical schematics interpretation, construction specifications review, building codes knowledge (NFPA, NEC, OSHA), MS Excel, Windows operating systems
Preferred skills
5+ years project management in data centers, mission-critical data center equipment knowledge, engineering documentation expertise, electrical and mechanical infrastructure understanding
Technologies
AWS Cloud, Excel, Windows, Hardware, Network, Web
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot BMS and EPMS issues and perform root cause analysis, train and support stakeholders on BMS/EPMS design and operation, provide technical guidance throughout the data center lifecycle, review quarterly maintenance findings and drive resolution, define project scope and budget for BMS/EPMS initiatives, manage execution of improvement projects, support procurement activities including RFQs and RFPs, participate in global on-call coverage for live data centers, coordinate with project leaders and report status, support commissioning activities, develop and adjust controls sequences of operation, manage financials of BMS/EPMS service contracts, visit local data centers to supervise vendor work and ensure compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC