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Controls design engineer, controls design engineering

Sydney
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Design
Posted: 25 May
Offer description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support every AWS data center, ensuring the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling operate reliably so customers can access the cloud's innovations continuously.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop 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.
* Apply knowledge of data center redundancy, mechanical failure strategies, Single Point of Failure (SPOF) analysis, energy and water conservation best practices, and data reporting analytics.
* Create, maintain, and disseminate specification documents and Basis of Design (BOD) standards for global projects.
* Develop and maintain project‐specific Scope of Work (SOW) documents that incorporate global design standards.
* Drive innovation of new solutions to support team initiatives and company goals.
* Serve as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding BMS/EPMS controls standards.
* Lead and facilitate collaboration with construction teams, controls programmers, MEP/ACS engineers, Design Engineering, Colocation Regional Engineering, and project managers to accomplish initiative goals.
* Coordinate with regional project managers to review and finalize project SOWs.
* Manage and prioritize requests for information across new construction builds, existing facility support, and legacy site enhancement projects.
* Lead vendor selection processes, bid reviews, and RFI support and coordination.
* Evaluate and approve Modbus Device Templates (MDT) for electrical meters and control devices.
* Review vendor submittals and technical documentation for compliance with AWS standards.
* Operate successfully in high‐security, mission‐critical environments while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety standards.
* Interact with AWS cloud services and applications to present, archive, and analyze accumulated control system data.
* Participate in on‐call rotations to support the global data center control system infrastructure.
* Anticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management and resolution.
* Travel globally as needed to manage and support project initiatives.
* Collaborate through design reviews to drive consistent standards across all delivery methods (Leased/Owned, Build‐to‐Suit, Colocation).
* Collect feedback data and lessons learned to arrive at unified, documented solutions.
* Support risk identification and mitigation efforts during site assessments and project lifecycle phases.
* Interpret and develop a combination of mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings.
* Effectively manage external consultants' performance ensuring high quality delivery.
* Review vendor bid packages and make selection recommendations.
* Work across multiple projects simultaneously.
* Interact with AWS cloud services and other applications in order to present, archive and analyze accumulated data.
* Travel domestically and internationally as needed (circa 25% of the time).
Basic Qualifications
* 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‐critical facilities including but not limited to data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.
* 4+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning experience of electrical and mechanical systems.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
* Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
* Good understanding of electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, and industrial HVAC.
Preferred Qualifications
* Professional Engineer License.
* Experience with building codes and regulations for your region.
* Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
* Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

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.

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