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Controls Deployment Engineer, AWS Data Centers Controls Team
Amazon.comBoardman, Oregon, USA, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Mar 2023
About the role
As part of the global controls team, you will work with highly motivated engineers, experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for innovating, deploying and optimizing 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.
You will also be able to grow your career on technical or management track.
As a Controls Deployment Engineer you will:
• Manage scope, and schedule of BMS and EPMS vendors during construction of AWS data centers.
• Develop scope of work for site improvement projects.
• Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate complex situations.
• Review controls sequence of operation and provide feedback to design.
• Financially manage BMS and EPMS construction contracts and assist in procurement related activities including RFQs, responding to RFIs, review of vendors proposal and issuance of purchase orders.
• Perform comprehensive review of various BMS and EPMS submittals.
• Participate in AWS global on-call schedule to provide immediate BMS and EPMS technical support to in-service data centers.
• Ensure data center BMS and EPMS system are being deployed in accordance with scope of work (SOW) and specifications.
• Review and provide feedback on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings.
• Attend project related meetings, coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls Management.
• Work under tight project timelines.
• Interpret controls drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Interpret controls bill of material (BOM).
• Understand and modify controls logic programming.
• Understand and modify graphical user interface.
• Support Controls related Commissioning activities in field.
• Frequently visit (locally) assigned under construction data centers to supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with the design, submittal and applicable local electrical codes (NEC etc.).
Basic Qualifications
1. B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or other related engineering degrees as well as 5 years Controls related experience; or Associates degree and 7 years of Controls related experience; or High School diploma with 10 years of Controls related experience
2. Experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.).
3. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in Controls or Electrical construction project management, coordination with multiple teams or vendors to meet project requirements
• M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or other related engineering degrees as well as 5 years related experience
• Six (6) years of experience in project management/coordination (preferably in Controls domain) and/or technical management, preferably as Owner.
• Multiple years of experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting or servicing BMS and EPMS applications specific controllers, software’s and networks.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.
• Experience with management of change.
• Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create complex dependency schedules.
Why AWS?
About 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.
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 celebrate 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.
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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture.
When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the
cloud.
Me
You will also be able to grow your career on technical or management track.
As a Controls Deployment Engineer you will:
• Manage scope, and schedule of BMS and EPMS vendors during construction of AWS data centers.
• Develop scope of work for site improvement projects.
• Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate complex situations.
• Review controls sequence of operation and provide feedback to design.
• Financially manage BMS and EPMS construction contracts and assist in procurement related activities including RFQs, responding to RFIs, review of vendors proposal and issuance of purchase orders.
• Perform comprehensive review of various BMS and EPMS submittals.
• Participate in AWS global on-call schedule to provide immediate BMS and EPMS technical support to in-service data centers.
• Ensure data center BMS and EPMS system are being deployed in accordance with scope of work (SOW) and specifications.
• Review and provide feedback on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings.
• Attend project related meetings, coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls Management.
• Work under tight project timelines.
• Interpret controls drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Interpret controls bill of material (BOM).
• Understand and modify controls logic programming.
• Understand and modify graphical user interface.
• Support Controls related Commissioning activities in field.
• Frequently visit (locally) assigned under construction data centers to supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with the design, submittal and applicable local electrical codes (NEC etc.).
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
1. B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or other related engineering degrees as well as 5 years Controls related experience; or Associates degree and 7 years of Controls related experience; or High School diploma with 10 years of Controls related experience
2. Experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.).
3. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in Controls or Electrical construction project management, coordination with multiple teams or vendors to meet project requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications• M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or other related engineering degrees as well as 5 years related experience
• Six (6) years of experience in project management/coordination (preferably in Controls domain) and/or technical management, preferably as Owner.
• Multiple years of experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting or servicing BMS and EPMS applications specific controllers, software’s and networks.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.
• Experience with management of change.
• Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create complex dependency schedules.
Why AWS?
About 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.
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 celebrate 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.
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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture.
When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the
cloud.
Me
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