Amazon · 13 hours ago
Sr Controls Colo Regional Engineer, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER
Herndon, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$137K/yr - $185K/yr
6+ years expAmazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr Controls Colo Regional Engineer to support AWS Infrastructure Services in the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS global infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and colocation vendors to identify and resolve operational deficiencies, providing full life-cycle support to Data Centers, and ensuring compliance with AWS standards.
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Responsibilities
Work in close relationship with the control team of DCE Colocation Design and Standards (CoDeS) to develop and implement new and existing standards
Perform design and equipment submittal review for Controls for new Colo Data Centers in the region in order to ensure consistent standards across Colocation Data Centers and AWS owned sites
Review and Identify risks within the scope of Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) for in-flight AWS Colo Data Centers
Review and identify risks within automation controls drawings and wiring diagrams, the controls logic programming and the graphical user interface
Review and accept proposed changes to the site-specific control infrastructure against AWS Data Center standards, and document accepted deviations when appropriate
Review Colo and Hybrid controls sequence of operation and provide feedback to design
Support the design for existing Colo Data Center control system upgrades and design-solutions, which add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency
Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures related to control equipment
Conduct site audits of Colo Data Centers, including producing reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediation
Support construction, commissioning, and turnover for Controls for any new construction projects (could be remote with local Colo Engineer presence)
Lead internal team training and knowledge sharing sessions on Colo controls
Review and improve controls related processes, including quick reference guides for the team
Qualification
Required
6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
Preferred
Professional Engineering or Architectural License
Knowledge of 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
Benefits
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
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
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