Controls Engineer
Job Description
Own controls troubleshooting, commissioning support, and operational readiness for BMS and EPMS systems across AWS Data Centers.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot control systems for AWS Data Centers and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA)
- Apply controls fundamentals to manage scope of Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) in operational data centers
- Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders across BMS and EPMS lifecycle activities: creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation
- Provide technical assistance and support to operations through the data center life cycle
- Review quarterly maintenance results and action items for BMS and EPMS, then drive resolution
- Develop BMS & EPMS project scope of work, schedule, budget, and Level of Effort (LOE) for customer and stakeholder requests
- Manage scope, schedule, finance, and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects
- Support procurement activities: requests for quotation/proposals, responding to RFIs, reviewing vendor proposals, and issuing purchase orders
- Participate in AWS global on-call schedule to deliver immediate BMS and EPMS technical support for in-service data centers
- Attend project meetings, coordinate with project leaders, and provide regular status updates to Controls and stakeholder management
- Support data center commissioning activities for Controls projects
- Review, implement, troubleshoot, and iterate on the controls sequence of operation (SOO); provide feedback to the design team
- Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces
- Handle multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and complex situations
- Financially manage BMS and EPMS service contracts
- Frequently visit locally assigned, in-operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, and supervise vendor work for compliance with scope, design, SOO, and applicable local codes
Requirements
- Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience with MS Excel, MS Word, and Windows Operating Systems
- Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
- 5+ years construction management experience on large, complex projects involving large-scale MEP plants
- 4+ years general contractor and vendor management experience, including RFPs, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI/submittal tracking
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent engineering science) plus 5+ years relevant controls experience, OR 10+ years relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree
- 5+ years experience with industrial controls in critical environments (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water, etc.)
Technologies
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Windows Operating Systems
Benefits
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
- 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
- Parenteral leave
Security Clearance
- US citizenship required
- Must currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- After start: obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and meet other security requirements
Location: Hilliard, OH (onsite)
Salary: USD 111,300 - 186,100 per year
Minimum Experience: 4 years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent engineering science)