Data Center Controls Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $111,300 to $186,100
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Aldie, VA
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- LocationAldie, VA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (3 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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, uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, 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
Review quarterly maintenance results and action items for BMS/EPMS and drive resolution.
Develop project scope, schedule, budget, and level of effort (LOE) for customer requests.
Manage scope, schedule, finance, and execution of BMS/EPMS improvement projects.
Support procurement: RFQs/RFPs, RFI responses, vendor proposal reviews, and purchase orders.
Participate in the AWS global on-call schedule for immediate technical support to in-service data centers.
Attend project meetings, coordinate with project leaders, and report status to Controls management.
Support commissioning activities in data centers.
Review, troubleshoot, and iterate on the controls sequence of operation (SOO); provide design-team feedback.
Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces.
Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables and navigate challenging situations.
Financially manage BMS/EPMS service contracts.
Visit assigned local in-operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, and supervise vendor compliance with scope, design, SOO, and local codes.
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
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with Industrial Controls Systems, both hardware and software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering science plus 5+ years of relevant controls experience, OR 10+ years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5+ years of experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.).
- 4+ years of general project or vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI and submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- 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).
- Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and navigate difficult situations.
- 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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, ALDIE - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($111,300) is above 10% of the 139 Engineering (non-software) roles in Virginia listed on this site; 26 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $120,800; the middle half runs from $111,300 to $136,600.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingData Center Controls Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls$111,300 to $186,100
Data Center Controls Engineer$111,300 to $186,100
Data Center Engineering Operations Services Chief Engineer$111,300 to $186,100
Data Center Controls Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls$111,300 to $186,100
Construction Cost Engineer, AMER Cost Control$111,300 to $186,100
Construction Manager, Data Center Construction, Data Center Construction$111,300 to $186,100
Data Center Project Manager II, Critical Projects Implementation$111,300 to $186,100
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Data Center Controls Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls (this listing) | $111,300 - $186,100 |
| Data Center Controls Engineer | $111,300 - $186,100 |
| Data Center Engineering Operations Services Chief Engineer | $111,300 - $186,100 |
| Data Center Controls Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls | $111,300 - $186,100 |
| Construction Cost Engineer, AMER Cost Control | $111,300 - $186,100 |
| Construction Manager, Data Center Construction, Data Center Construction | $111,300 - $186,100 |
| Data Center Project Manager II, Critical Projects Implementation | $111,300 - $186,100 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-26
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Location as the employer wrote it: US, VA, Aldie
USA, VA, ALDIE - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
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