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Controls Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$116,800 - $160,000 per year

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

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to join the Data Center Global Services team. This role focuses on Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) design standards across AWS's global data center portfolio. The ideal candidate will work with a diverse team to ensure excellence in data center control systems while driving cost reductions and innovation. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to sophisticated building controls and automation for the world's largest cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission critical facilities such as data centers or power generation.
  • 4+ years of experience in engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Good understanding of electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, and industrial HVAC.
  • Experience with building codes and regulations relevant to the region.
  • Professional Engineer License is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain expertise in building operations and control systems.
  • Create and disseminate specification documents and Basis of Design standards.
  • Serve as the central point of contact for BMS/EPMS controls standards.
  • Lead collaboration with construction teams and project managers.
  • Manage vendor selection processes and evaluate technical documentation for compliance.

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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