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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Controls Engineer, Data Center, Colocation... - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $136,600.0 - $184,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Constraint Logic Programming, Data Centers, Graphical User Interface, Building Management System (BMS), AWS Data Analytics - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g338dz ## About the Role * Possess Strong Engineering judgment and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty * Detail- and data oriented * Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants. * Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Business Development, Operations, Commissioning) * Be inclined to get into the field to see things up close., 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience - 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field - Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment - Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance - Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities - Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities Preferred Qualifications - Professional Engineering or Architectural License - Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production - Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents ## Description As a Controls Colo Engineer, you will work with internal business teams and with colocation vendors to identify, document, and resolve any operational/design deficiencies which could impact a site's capability or availability. You will provide full life-cycle support to Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the 'go to' engineering resource when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject matter expertise and engage with diverse teams to: * Work in close relationship with the control team of DCE Colocation Design and Standards (CoDeS) to develop and implement new and existing standards. * Perform design and equipment submittal review for Controls for new Colo Data Centers in the region in order to ensure consistent standards across Colocation Data Centers and AWS owned sites. * Review and Identify risks within the scope of Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) for in-flight AWS Colo Data Centers. * Review and identify risks within automation controls drawings and wiring diagrams, the controls logic programming and the graphical user interface. * Review and accept proposed changes to the site-specific control infrastructure against AWS Data Center standards, and document accepted deviations when appropriate. * Review Colo and Hybrid controls sequence of operation and provide feedback to design. * Support the design for existing Colo Data Center control system upgrades and design-solutions, which add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency. * Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures related to control equipment. * Conduct site audits of Colo Data Centers, including producing reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediation. * Support construction, commissioning, and turnover for Controls for any new construction projects (could be remote with local Colo Engineer presence). * Lead internal team training and knowledge sharing sessions on Colo controls. * Review and improve controls related processes, including quick reference guides for the team., Amazon's vision is to be the world's most customer-centric company, and this role is key to that vision. 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