Controls Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering

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Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Amazon Web Services (AWS) Full time

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Description

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 centers 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.

If you are passionate about the Customer Experience, think and act with a global perspective and have the ability to contribute to sophisticated innovations in the area of building controls and automation initiatives, this is the challenge you are looking for

Key job responsibilities

Our Controls Design Engineers

Are 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 concepts
Create, maintain, and disseminate project specific scope of work (SOW) documents, specifications and engineering drawings as well as global design standards
Operate in high security critical environments while maximizing productivity
Innovate to develop new solutions to support both team and company goals and initiatives
Interpret and develop a combination of mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings
Are 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 projects
Ensure systems are deployed and commissioned to our documented standards
Strive for frugality through budgetary review and approval with a strong customer focus and ability to interpret customer needs
Are technical subject matter experts in mechanical and/or electrical controls
Anticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management
Work quickly and autonomously to deep dive and resolve unexpected challenges
Effectively manage external consultants' performance ensuring high quality delivery
Review vendor bid packages and make selection recommendations
Work across multiple projects simultaneously
Interact with AWS cloud services and other applications in order to present, archive and analyse accumulated data
Solve problems to drive results whilst handling multiple tasks
Travel domestically and internationally as needed to manage your projects (circa 25% of the time)

A day in the life

As part of the EMEA controls design team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center 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 Team

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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 AWS?

Amazon 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.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We'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.

Work/Life Balance

We 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.

Basic Qualifications

Good understanding of electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, industrial HVAC.
Demonstrated leadership in IT technology and MEP/ ACS design engineering focused environments to deliver results.
Experience driving large-scale enterprise data center projects.
Fundamental understanding of Data Center IT Infrastructure
BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related engineering degree
Experience with the use and programming of software in building management systems (Schneider, Siemens, Tridium, Trend preferred).
Experience with the use and programming of electrical power monitoring systems (Schneider, Eaton preferred).
Knowledge of Data Center Facilities Infrastructure and operation (PDU, UPS, Generators, etc…)
Proficiency in computer applications such as SQL, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company - Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited

Job ID: A3022851Seniority level

Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionArt/Creative and Design
IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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