JobsSr. Electrical Controls Engineer, Data Center Engineering
Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer, Data Center Engineering
AmazonSr. Electrical Controls Engineer, Data Center Engineering
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/4/2026
Compensation
$136,600 - $184,800 per year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.6%·Filings 19,451·New hires 10,113·
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·FY 2025Job description
The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer role at AWS involves designing and implementing energy-efficient electrical control systems for data centers. You will work within a diverse team of engineers and specialists to drive standardization and innovation in electrical controls. The position requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure high standards of safety and efficiency. This role emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and the ability to communicate effectively across different technical backgrounds.
Requirements
- 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission critical facilities
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, or BIM 360
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Minimum 2+ years experience with required controls designs
Responsibilities
- Design and implement energy-efficient electrical controls systems for data centers
- Create comprehensive documentation for electrical EPMS controls designs and operational procedures
- Support continuous improvement through data analysis and system optimization
- Guide project teams through planning, execution, and commissioning phases
- Conceive, initiate, and lead projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design and implementation
- Collaborate with teams or individuals from other disciplines, cultures, and countries
- Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications and reports
- Drive standardization in the data center electrical-controls space
- Provide technical support on global Large Scale Events, including participation on deep dives and investigations
- Maintain and host technical EPMS forums for development of data center controls systems
Benefits
- Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.
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