Controls Design Engineer, Controls Design Engineering
13 hours ago
Madrid
Job ID: 10484199 | Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centres and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an exceptional Controls Design Engineer to join our Data Center Global Services (DCGS) Controls Design Engineering (CDE) team. This role will focus on Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) design standards and coordination across AWS's global data center portfolio. The Controls Design Engineering team is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing global data center design standards with a focus on controls, automation, and electrical power monitoring systems. As the primary owner of BMS/EPMS specifications, Controls Points Lists (CPL), Basis of Design (BOD) documents, and scope of work within AWS's infrastructure engineering organization, CDE ensures consistency and excellence across all data centre control systems. In this role, you will serve as a single point of contact for multiple internal and external stakeholders across: New construction builds (Leased/Owned, Build-to-Suit, and Colocation facilities), Legacy site enhancement and retrofit projects, Data centre support projects, and Special initiatives and innovation projects. You will drive significant cost reductions by minimizing change orders, eliminating scope gaps between contractors, reducing construction schedule delays, optimizing vendor pricing, and decreasing project management and engineering labor costs through standardization and clear documentation. The ideal candidate brings a comprehensive knowledge in data centre environmental controls systems, IT infrastructure, networking, mechanical facility operations, electrical power monitoring, and project management, combined with strong leadership and collaboration skills. If you are passionate about customer experience, think and act with a global perspective, and want to contribute to sophisticated innovations in building controls and automation for the world's largest cloud infrastructure, we want to hear from you.Key Job ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Standards DevelopmentDevelop and maintain deep expertise in building operations, mechanical plant strategies, BMS/EPMS programming concepts, control diagrams, industrial HVAC systems, electrical lineups, one-line diagrams, and complex environmental and electrical conceptsApply knowledge of data center redundancy, mechanical failure strategies, Single Point of Failure (SPOF) analysis, energy and water conservation best practices, and data reporting analyticsCreate, maintain, and disseminate specification documents and Basis of Design standards for global projectsDevelop and maintain project-specific Scope of Work (SOW) documents incorporating global design standardsDrive innovation of new solutions to support team initiatives and company goalsCollaboration & Stakeholder ManagementServe as the central point of contact for multiple internal and external groups regarding BMS/EPMS controls standardsLead and facilitate collaboration with construction teams, controls programmers, MEP/ACS engineers, Design Engineering, Colocation Regional Engineering (CRE), and project managers to accomplish initiative goalsCoordinate personally with regional project managers to review and finalize project SOWsManage and prioritize requests for information across new construction builds, existing facility support, and legacy site enhancement projectsVendor & Procurement ManagementLead vendor selection processes, bid reviews, and RFI support and coordinationEvaluate and approve Modbus Device Templates (MDT) for electrical meters and control devicesReview vendor submittals and technical documentation for compliance with AWS standardsOperations & SupportOperate successfully in high-security, mission-critical environments while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety standardsInteract with AWS cloud services and applications to present, archive, and analyze accumulated control system dataParticipate in on-call rotations to support the global data centre control system infrastructureAnticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management and resolutionTravel globally as needed to manage and support project initiativesContinuous ImprovementCollaborate through design reviews to drive consistent standards across all delivery methods (Leased/Owned, Build-to-Suit, Colocation)Collect feedback data and lessons learned to arrive at unified, documented solutionsSupport risk identification and mitigation efforts during site assessments and project lifecycle phasesKey job responsibilitiesAre controls subject matter experts (SMEs) with their knowledge of building operations, electrical generation and distribution equipment (i.E. generators, UPS etc.), mechanical plant and strategies (i.E. AHUs, chillers etc.), BMS/EPMS programming concepts, control diagrams, industrial HVAC, electrical line‑ups, one-line diagrams, and complex environmental and electrical conceptsCreate, maintain, and disseminate project specific scope of work (SOW) documents, specifications and engineering drawings as well as global design standardsOperate in high security critical environments while maximizing productivityInnovate to develop new solutions to support both team and company goals and initiativesInterpret and develop a combination of mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawingsAre a central point of contact as technical subject matter experts for multiple internal and external groups regarding mechanical and electrical controls standards.Manage and prioritize requests for information on new construction builds, existing site facilities support and legacy site enhancement projectsEnsure systems are deployed and commissioned to our documented standardsStrive for frugality through budgetary review and approval with a strong customer focus and ability to interpret customer needsAre technical subject matter experts in mechanical and/or electrical controlsAnticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation managementWork quickly and autonomously to deep dive and resolve unexpected challengesEffectively manage external consultants’ performance ensuring high quality deliveryReview vendor bid packages and make selection recommendationsWork across multiple projects simultaneouslyInteract with AWS cloud services and other applications in order to present, archive and analyse accumulated dataSolve problems to drive results whilst handling multiple tasksTravel domestically and internationally as needed to manage your projects (circa 25% of the time)A day in the lifeAs part of the controls design team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data centre industry. You will be tasked to lead the electrical and mechanical controls design of critical infrastructure projects including HV Substations, Leased and Colocation Data Centres. You will work on developing new processes and standards and test new innovations in the controls space utilizing Amazon leadership principles.About the teamDiverse ExperiencesAmazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Why AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related fieldNETA or ASHRAE certification or commissioning specific education coursesKnowledge of critical data centre mechanical and electrical equipmentKnowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and ExcelExperience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centresPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of building codes and regulations for your regionKnowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systemsExperience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass productionExperience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processingAcknowledgement of countryIn the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.IDE statementAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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