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Data Center Controls Engineer, Midland, TX

Amazon

Location

Odessa, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/10/2026

Compensation

$111,300 - $186,100 per year

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

Job description

The role involves managing automation systems within AWS data centers, focusing on Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS). You will work with a diverse team of experts to ensure the highest standards of safety and security while optimizing operational efficiency. The position requires collaboration across various teams to develop new processes and standards in building controls. A strong background in construction management, mechanical, electrical, or technology is essential for success in this role.

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 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.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the scope of Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) for AWS data center construction.
  • Ensure data center controls are deployed according to the scope of work and specifications.
  • Review and provide feedback on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings.
  • Develop controls bill of material (BOM).
  • Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables and navigate difficult situations.
  • Work under tight project timelines.
  • Financially manage both construction and service contracts.
  • Act in a project sponsor or lead capacity.
  • Provide vendor management.
  • Develop scope of work for site improvement projects.
  • Provide technical assistance and support to internal customers during the data center life cycle.
  • Perform controls root cause analysis for service of controls for AWS data centers.
  • Schedule and supervise quarterly maintenance for BMS and EPMS.
  • Review controls sequence of operation and provide feedback to design.
  • Participate in a global on-call schedule.
  • Grow in technical ability by learning various automation platforms.
  • Develop building automation controls drawings and wiring diagrams.
  • Size controls valves and damper actuators and select controls devices.
  • Develop and modify control logic programming.
  • Develop and modify graphical user interfaces.

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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