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# Data Center Controls Engineer

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Stafford, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Monitoring of Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Modbus, OLE for Process Control, Bacnet, Process Control Systems
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2999247389-2

## About the Role

* Industrial control systems (ICS) design
 * PLC programming (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens)
 * Building Management Systems (BMS)
 * SCADA configuration and integration
 * HVAC and critical cooling controls
 * Power monitoring and electrical systems basics
 * Commissioning and functional testing
 * Networked control protocols (BACnet, Modbus, OPC)
 * Control system troubleshooting and diagnostics
 * Technical documentation and drawing review

## Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Controls Engineer to design and deploy reliable, scalable control systems for global AWS data centers. You will engineer and implement PLC, BMS, and SCADA solutions for power and cooling, lead commissioning and testing, and ensure systems meet safety, security, and uptime standards. Partnering with design, construction, and operations teams, you'll troubleshoot complex issues, drive root-cause analysis, and standardize controls across regions. In AWS's customer-obsessed, data-driven culture, you'll own high-impact projects, learn cutting-edge technologies, and help shape the future of cloud infrastructure., * Design, configure, and deploy data center control systems for AWS facilities

 * Implement and test PLC, BMS, and SCADA integrations for power and cooling systems
 * Collaborate with design, construction, and operations teams to ensure reliable deployments
 * Develop commissioning plans, functional tests, and validation documentation
 * Troubleshoot control system issues and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions
 * Support standardization of control architectures, templates, and best practices across regions
 * Review vendor submittals and drawings to ensure compliance with AWS standards
 * Ensure control systems meet safety, security, and compliance requirements
 * Use data and monitoring tools to optimize performance and reduce downtime
 * Contribute to continuous improvement of deployment processes and automation


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