Data Center Controls Engineer, Mississippi

Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Location: Sharon
Posted on: March 5, 2026

Job Description:

As part of the global controls team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, project management, and maintaining the 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. AWS Data centers have multiple components such as generators, uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switch-gear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers [air-cooled and water-cooled], pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers, etc. All these components have local control systems that interact with each other via open and/or proprietary communications protocols. The BMS is the primary method of control of all mechanical systems within a data center. The EPMS is the primary method of monitoring all electrical systems within a data center. Key job responsibilities - Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of BMS and EPMS systems. - Provide technical assistance and support to operations during life cycle of the data center. - Review results and action items from the quarterly maintenance for BMS and EPMS and take actions to get them resolved. - Develop BMS & EPMS projects scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of efforts (LOE) to projects requested by customers and stakeholders. - Manage scope, schedule, finance and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects in AWS data centers. - Assist in procurement related activities including request for quotation/proposals, responding to request for information, review of vendors proposal and issuance of purchase orders. - Participate in AWS global on-call schedule to provide immediate BMS and EPMS technical support to in-service data centers. - Attend project related meetings, coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls and stakeholders’ management. - Support Controls projects related commissioning activities in the data centers. - Review, implement, troubleshoot and iterate on the controls sequence of operation (SOO) and provide necessary feedback to the design team. - Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces. - Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate challenging situations. - Financially manage BMS and EPMS service contracts. - Frequently visit (locally) assigned in-operation and/or under construction data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with the scope, design, SOO and applicable local codes. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications - 2 years of general contractor and vendor management work (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution experience - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering science plus 3 years of relevant controls experience, OR 8 years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree. - 3 years of experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures - Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization - MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Controls/Automation) - Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting or servicing HVAC Controls or Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers, software and networks. - Experiencing using common industrial communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet and/or MODBUS). - Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure - Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management Professional (PMP). - Prior AWS/Amazon experience - 4 Yr. Military Service Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our 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. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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