Controls Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering, GSI
AmazonControls Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering, GSI
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/17/2026
Compensation
$116,800 - $160,000 per year
Job description
As a Controls Design Engineer at AWS, you will be part of a global engineering team focused on the implementation and technical evaluation of data center design standards, particularly in control, automation, and electrical power monitoring systems. You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers and specialists to drive standardization across production data centers while addressing technical challenges. This role emphasizes innovation and the development of strategic solutions that meet quality and budgetary requirements. You will also provide technical guidance and contribute to the design of data center facilities.
Requirements
- 4+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment.
- 3+ years of experience working with electrical diagrams, single line diagrams, and electrical distribution systems.
- 3+ years of experience working with industrial controls systems.
- Experience with power monitoring and SCADA systems.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or 4+ years of relevant discipline work experience.
- Experience working with electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), including platforms such as Eaton Foreseer, Ignition, and Schneider PSO/PME.
- Familiarity with utility disturbance monitoring, power quality analysis, and event capture.
- Knowledge of data center facilities infrastructure and operations.
Responsibilities
- Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications, drawings, and reports.
- Understand and safeguard the implementation of the Global Controls Basis of Design by driving standardization in data center controls designs.
- Develop strategic solutions that meet or exceed quality requirements and fall within budgetary constraints.
- Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests during innovation and research projects.
- Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Manage concurrent projects across multiple geographical regions.
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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