JobsSr. Electrical Controls Engineer, Controls Design eXecution
Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer, Controls Design eXecution
AmazonSr. Electrical Controls Engineer, Controls Design eXecution
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/24/2026
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 will design, implement, and sustain electrical control systems for Amazon's global data center infrastructure. This role is part of the Controls Design eXecution team, focusing on ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of mission-critical control systems. The engineer will collaborate with a diverse team of specialists to deliver high standards for safety and security while optimizing costs for customers. The position offers an inclusive culture that values bold ideas and empowers team members to see their projects through to completion.
Requirements
- 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission-critical facilities including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
Responsibilities
- Lead design and implementation of electrical control systems for power distribution, cooling, and building automation
- Integrate control systems with infrastructure equipment and monitoring platforms
- Maintain and optimize existing control systems across the data center portfolio
- Develop technical specifications, standards, and best practices for electrical controls
- Troubleshoot complex control system issues and implement sustainable solutions
- Partner with Controls Design Engineering, Data Center Delivery, Field Engineering, and Commissioning teams
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field technicians
- Drive automation initiatives and continuous improvement projects
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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