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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation
of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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. We work on the most challenging
problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re
looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply
chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.
You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest
standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at
the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive
culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services is seeking Controls Engineers to become part of a global
engineering team, pioneering and developing the next generation of automation
systems for AWS data centers. We are passionate about controls and get our
energy through challenge, innovation and design. Success is measured against the
possible, not the probable, and we strive to find answers to every unknown.
Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient, cost effective systems. As
engineers at Amazon we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for
our customers. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Sr.
Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with
our designs. As an engineer at Amazon you have the ability to drive change and
define/design the systems our customers rely on.
If you are a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with
complex problems we want YOU! At Amazon you will be responsible for working on
multi-million dollar designs that support our array of businesses and wide
variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the
main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.
We are looking for engineers with hands on control automation experience. As we
grow we are structuring our team to own more of our engineering in house. In
this role you will work with the Principals and the Senior Global Engineers to
drive the standardization of designs across the global region in production data
centers and resolve open technical issues in the controls space. As part of the
team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data
center industry. You will drive multiple projects, including multimillion dollar
controls deployments and retrofitting legacy buildings. Utilizing Amazon
Leadership principles, you will develop new processes or standards and test new
innovations in the controls space. You will participate in the research and
development of new technologies and designs applicable to our products or
services. You will be also responsible for writing technical documentation for
such projects. You must be capable of defining critical equipment specifications
and approving equipment submittals. You will be relied on as a subject matter
expert in the controls engineering field. At Amazon we highly support continued
learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.
At Amazon team work is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You
must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the
required work. As an engineer at Amazon you will be working with other internal
groups as well as external groups including manufacturers, vendors, and
contractors.
Amazon has a global presence. Travel will be necessary but shouldn’t be more
than 30%. International support will be part of the job, and some international
travel will be necessary. Support could consist of working on international
teams and could require developing schematic and design document packages. An
understanding of international electrical design requirements is preferable.
Key job responsibilities
The Electrical Controls Engineer leads global electrical controls and power
monitoring initiatives for both existing and new generational designs. This role
requires expertise in high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) power systems,
typically ranging from 4.16 kV to 138 kV and beyond.
Key responsibilities include:
Spearheading technical initiatives across the fleet, focusing on HV/MV power
systems and controls.
Conducting root cause analysis on major electrical incidents within the current
fleet to extract valuable lessons and inform future design improvements.
Reviewing and approving modifications to the Controls Basis of Design, ensuring
alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Serving as a global subject matter expert in:
- Electrical switchgear, including air-insulated and gas-insulated technologies
- Generator controls, encompassing excitation systems and voltage regulators
- Power monitoring systems, including SCADA and advanced metering infrastructure
Providing technical guidance on integrating renewable energy sources and energy
storage systems with existing HV/MV infrastructure.
Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies in electrical power systems, such
as digital substations and smart grid applications.
A day in the life
The Electrical Controls Engineer works with AWS stakeholders ranging from Sr and
Principle MEP Engineering, Product and Program managers, and Operations to
create and iterate upon the AWS Infrastructure Automation products. Depending on
scope and size of projects, this includes developing these systems jointly with
the programmers and developers on the team as well as on smaller projects as the
sole engineer responsible for all aspects.
About the team
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted
cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —
that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies
trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred
qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates
to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,
or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the
expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of
our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,
there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led
affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our
differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our
Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity)
conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s
Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and
other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded
professional.
