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1mo ago

Data Center Controls Engineer, Service

Amazon Data Services, Inc. Fredericksburg, VA

Fredericksburg, VA

1mo ago Closed

$111k - $186k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Manager Automation

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 7, 2026).

Job Description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is hiring a Data Center Controls Engineer, Service in AWS Infrastructure Services to support and troubleshoot building and energy management controls across in-service data centers. The role combines technical controls expertise with project execution, vendor coordination, and operational support for BMS and EPMS systems.

Location and Role Overview

Location: Fredericksburg, VA (onsite)
Compensation: USD 111,300 - 186,100 per yearly

This position focuses on troubleshooting and maintaining BMS and EPMS in AWS data centers, including root cause work, commissioning support, and management of service and improvement activities. Responsibilities include developing work scope and schedules, supporting operations during the full data center lifecycle, and coordinating technical work with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and conduct Root Cause Analysis or Corrective Action for BMS and EPMS issues in AWS data centers.
Train and support internal customers and stakeholders across creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.
Provide technical assistance and ongoing support to operations across the data center lifecycle.
Review quarterly BMS and EPMS maintenance outcomes and follow up on action items to drive resolutions.
Develop BMS and 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 in AWS data centers.
Assist with procurement activities, including request for quotation/proposals, responses to requests for information, review of vendor proposals, and issuance of purchase orders.
Participate in the AWS global on-call schedule to provide immediate BMS and EPMS technical support to in-service data centers.
Attend project meetings, coordinate with project leaders, and provide regular status updates to Controls and stakeholder management.
Support controls projects related commissioning activities within data centers.
Review, implement, troubleshoot, and iterate on the controls sequence of operation (SOO), providing feedback to the design team.
Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces.
Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables and requirements, including navigating complex situations.
Financially manage BMS and EPMS service contracts.
Frequently visit assigned in-operation data centers locally to troubleshoot, meet customers, and supervise vendor work to ensure compliance with scope, design, SOO, and applicable local codes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience.
Knowledge of critical data center equipment.
Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA.
Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure.
Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains.

Technologies

MS Excel
MS Word
Windows Operating Systems

Benefits

Sign-on payments
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Basic Life & AD&D insurance
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
Parental leave

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2mo ago

Substation Physical and Protection and Controls Staff Engineer

Ampirical Fredericksburg, VA

Fredericksburg, VA

2mo ago Closed

$130k - $185k/yr Full time Senior AutoCAD Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 25, 2026).

Job Description

Ampirical is seeking a seasoned Substation Physical and Protection & Controls Staff Engineer to lead the physical design and relay protection packages for substations ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV. This onsite role in Fredericksburg, VA combines field support, client and vendor coordination, and mentorship of junior engineers while guiding projects from initial concept through commissioning. A strong foundation in power systems, protection and control, and a Professional Engineer license is essential.

Responsibilities

Oversee the creation of substation electrical design packages, including general arrangement, equipment layout, grounding, conduit, bus schemes, shielding, and lighting.
Conduct quality assurance reviews of physical design packages to ensure alignment with industry and client standards.
Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and bid-ready construction drawing packages.
Support field teams during construction and evaluate submittals for design consistency.
Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure project alignment and constructability.
Determine suitable protection and control architectures for transmission and distribution substations in the 69 kV–500 kV range.
Specify appropriate protection devices for substation equipment.
Verify relay protection drawing packages, including wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, and one-line and three-line diagrams.
Assist with and review load calculations for panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other substation components.
Aid substation field personnel and perform field pre-inspections for turnkey projects involving protection panels, breakers, transformers, SCADA, and related equipment.
Ensure compliance with customer standards and industry regulations related to relay protection.
Serve as Engineer of Record and provide backup support to design supervisors as needed.
Mentor junior engineers and conduct technical training sessions.
May oversee proposal development, bid preparation, and project scheduling for assigned substation projects.
Represent Ampirical at technical conferences and industry committees, including IEEE.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, with preferred emphasis in Power Systems.
10 years of experience with a Professional Engineer (PE) license required; or 12+ years of experience without a PE.
10+ years of experience in substation design, covering both physical and protection & control disciplines.
Strong knowledge of SCADA, automation, settings, configuration, testing, commissioning, and protection & control engineering concepts.
Familiarity with NERC/FERC, IEEE standards, and tools such as ETAP, WinIGS, and IEEE 80/998.
Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, and Bentley MicroStation or substation software is a plus.
Proven industry involvement (e.g., IEEE committees, conference presentations).
Engineering supervisory experience is preferred.
Ability to travel to meet with clients and attend technical conferences.

Technologies

ETAP
WinIGS
AutoCAD
Inventor
Bentley MicroStation
Substation software

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Day-One eligibility
401(k) with 4% employer match and immediate vesting
Semi-annual profit-sharing bonus (10%–20% of salary)
PTO: 80 hours vacation, 40 hours sick time per year, plus 10 paid holidays
Flexible work schedule with every other Friday off
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing career development opportunities
Gym membership stipend and wellness program
Fertility benefits and pet insurance

About Ampirical

Ampirical is dedicated to advancing the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Guided by the idea that practical engineering drives reliable energy, the company emphasizes quality, forward-thinking solutions, and opportunities for engineers to grow and thrive within a collaborative environment. The organization values hands-on impact and professional development as core aspects of its culture.

Why Ampirical

Salary range: USD 130,000 – 185,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Semi-annual profit-sharing bonus based on performance (10%–20% of salary)
Day-One medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with 4% employer match and immediate vesting
PTO starting at 80 hours vacation and 40 hours sick time, plus 10 holidays
Flexible schedule with every other Friday off
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing career development
Gym membership stipend and wellness program
Fertility benefits and pet insurance

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4mo ago

Data Center Controls Engineer, Deployment

Amazon Data Services, Inc. Fredericksburg, VA

Fredericksburg, VA

4mo ago Closed

$111k - $186k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Automation BMS

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 10, 2026).

Job Description

Join Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Fredericksburg, VA for an on-site Data Center Controls Engineer, Deployment role. The position offers a salary range of USD 111,300 to 186,100 per year and a comprehensive benefits package featuring sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), health coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. This role focuses on troubleshooting, project management, and maintenance of Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) within AWS data centers, with on-call support through the AWS global on-call schedule.

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 the life cycle of the data center.
Review results and action items from quarterly maintenance for BMS and EPMS and drive resolution.
Develop scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of effort for BMS & EPMS 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 activities including RFQs/RFPs, responding to information requests, evaluating vendor proposals, and issuing purchase orders.
Participate in AWS global on-call schedule to provide immediate BMS and EPMS technical support to in-service data centers.
Attend project meetings, coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls and stakeholder management.
Support commissioning activities related to controls projects in the data centers.
Review, implement, troubleshoot and iterate on the controls sequence of operation (SOO) and provide feedback to the design team.
Develop and modify control logic programming and graphical user interfaces.
Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables and navigate 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 to ensure compliance with scope, design, SOO and applicable local codes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience taking new design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment
Experience with MS Excel, Word, and Windows operating systems
Experience with power management and power monitoring systems

Technologies

Building Management System (BMS)
Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
MS Excel
MS Word
Windows Operating Systems

Benefits

Sign-on payments
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
Health coverage including medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, 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
Parental leave

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Engineer Jobs in Fredericksburg, VA

Data Center Controls Engineer, Service

Substation Physical and Protection and Controls Staff Engineer

Data Center Controls Engineer, Deployment

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