Controls Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering

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Overview

Job ID: | Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited

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

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) – AIS owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure.

We're the people who keep the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment to ensure continual access to innovation.

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 deliver safety and security while providing capacity at the lowest possible cost.

You'll experience an inclusive culture that empowers you to own ideas to completion.

Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) capitalizes on Amazon's scale, speed, and ability to build, invent, and simplify a resilient and sustainable company.

We manage our social and environmental impacts and drive solutions that enable customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.

Key job responsibilities

• Are controls subject matter experts (SMEs) with knowledge of building operations, electrical generation and distribution equipment (generators, UPS, etc.), mechanical plant and strategies (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 team and company goals and initiatives
• Interpret and develop a combination of mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings
• Serve as a central point of contact as technical SMEs 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 documented standards
• Strive for frugality through budgetary review and customer-focused interpretation of needs
• Be technical subject matter experts in mechanical and/or electrical controls
• Anticipate roadblocks and risks with escalation management
• Work quickly and autonomously to deep dive and resolve unexpected challenges
• Effectively manage external consultants' performance to ensure high-quality delivery
• Review vendor bid packages and make selection recommendations
• Work across multiple projects simultaneously
• Interact with AWS cloud services and other applications to present, archive and analyse data
• Solve problems to drive results while handling multiple tasks
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to manage 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 lead the electrical and mechanical controls design of critical infrastructure projects including HV Substations, Leased and Colocation Data Centres.

You will develop new processes and standards and test innovations in the controls space using Amazon leadership principles.

About the team

ABOUT AWS:

Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse experiences.

If you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

If your career is just starting or has followed a non-traditional path, 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 continue to innovate, trusted by startups to Global 500 companies.

Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility in our working culture.

Support at work and home enables us to achieve more.

Inclusive Team Culture: We promote inclusion and empower our people with affinity groups and inclusive events to foster strong, collaborative teams and bold ideas.

Mentorship and Career Growth: We offer knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you grow.

Qualifications

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 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 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.

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Posted: October 1, 2025 (Updated 4 days ago)

Posted: June 23, 2025 (Updated 21 days ago)

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