Data Center Controls Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls
AmazonData Center Controls Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls
AmazonLocation
Chantilly, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/4/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Data Center Controls Engineer will be part of the global controls team, focusing on troubleshooting complex issues and managing projects related to building management and electrical power monitoring systems. This role involves developing new processes to enhance the reliability and efficiency of mechanical and electrical systems in Amazon data centers. The team works closely with operations, networking, security, and commissioning teams to ensure optimal performance at scale. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of their career paths, promoting an inclusive culture within the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant controls experience, or 10+ years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5+ years of experience with industrial controls in critical environments such as data centers or pharmaceuticals.
- 4+ years of general project or vendor management experience associated with construction and project execution.
- Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting, or servicing HVAC Controls or Electrical SCADA systems.
- Experience using common industrial communication protocols such as MQTT, BACnet, and/or MODBUS.
- Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables and navigate difficult situations.
- Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) or certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Prior AWS/Amazon experience.
- 4+ years of military service.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, validate, commission, and maintain BMS and EPMS systems while training internal stakeholders.
- Plan and execute BMS and EPMS improvement projects end-to-end, defining scope, schedule, and budget.
- Troubleshoot high-complexity controls issues and develop or modify controls logic programming.
- Serve as a technical escalation point for in-service data centers and guide less experienced engineers.
- Develop risk assessments and operational dashboards, and drive corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
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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