Electrical Controls Engineer, Data Center Controls SysDev Engineering - Electrical, Center for Infrastructure Software and Controls - Electrical

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure.
$105,100 - $185,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Electrical Controls Engineer, Data Center Controls SysDev Engineering - Electrical, Center for Infrastructure Software and Controls - Electrical

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We are the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will:

  • Lead global electrical controls and power monitoring initiatives for existing and new generational designs.
  • Work with HV and MV power systems (4.16 kV to 138 kV and beyond).
  • Conduct root cause analysis on major electrical incidents.
  • Review and approve modifications to the Controls Basis of Design.
  • Serve as a global subject matter expert in electrical switchgear, generator controls, and power monitoring systems.
  • Provide technical guidance on integrating renewable energy sources and energy storage systems.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies in electrical power systems.

You will work with a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. You'll collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive standardization of designs across global regions in production data centers.
  • Resolve open technical issues in the controls space.
  • Drive multiple projects, including multimillion-dollar controls deployments and retrofitting legacy buildings.
  • Develop new processes or standards and test new innovations in the controls space.
  • Participate in research and development of new technologies and designs.
  • Write technical documentation for projects.
  • Define critical equipment specifications and approve equipment submittals.

The role requires travel (up to 30%) and may include international support. You'll work with internal and external groups, including manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.

Join us to work on the most challenging problems in cloud infrastructure and help shape the future of AWS data centers!

Last updated 13 days ago

Responsibilities For Electrical Controls Engineer, Data Center Controls SysDev Engineering - Electrical, Center for Infrastructure Software and Controls - Electrical

  • Lead global electrical controls and power monitoring initiatives
  • Conduct root cause analysis on major electrical incidents
  • Review and approve modifications to the Controls Basis of Design
  • Serve as a global subject matter expert in electrical systems
  • Provide technical guidance on integrating renewable energy sources and energy storage systems
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies in electrical power systems
  • Drive standardization of designs across global regions in production data centers
  • Resolve open technical issues in the controls space
  • Drive multiple projects, including multimillion-dollar controls deployments
  • Develop new processes or standards and test new innovations
  • Participate in research and development of new technologies and designs
  • Write technical documentation for projects
  • Define critical equipment specifications and approve equipment submittals

Requirements For Electrical Controls Engineer, Data Center Controls SysDev Engineering - Electrical, Center for Infrastructure Software and Controls - Electrical

Java
Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, HVAC, or related engineering degree
  • 5-10 years of experience with electrical diagrams, power monitoring, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, industrial HVAC
  • 3-5 years of experience directly related to data center or mission critical facility design
  • 2+ years of experience with one or more control products (e.g., Siemens Apogee/Disego, Honeywell Building Controls/Trend, Schneider Electric PowerLogic/Struxureware)
  • Understanding of HV/MV power distribution systems
  • Experience with HV/MV substation design and operation principles
  • Familiarity with relevant standards and codes (IEEE, IEC, NFPA) for HV/MV systems
  • Knowledge of power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM Power Tools, PowerFactory)
  • Understanding of HV/MV cable sizing, protection coordination, and fault calculations
  • Experience with HV/MV equipment specifications and selection
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems for HV/MV power system monitoring and control

Benefits For Electrical Controls Engineer, Data Center Controls SysDev Engineering - Electrical, Center for Infrastructure Software and Controls - Electrical

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • 401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Education Budget

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