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Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer, Controls Design eXecution

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/25/2026

Compensation

$136,600 - $184,800 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer will be part of the Controls Design eXecution team, focusing on the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical control systems for Amazon's global data center infrastructure. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of control systems that support data center operations. The team values collaboration across various engineering disciplines to uphold safety and security standards while optimizing costs. Candidates will experience an inclusive culture that encourages innovative ideas and personal ownership of projects.

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
  • 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 the 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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