Amazon Web Services

Cloud Computing

Sr.ElectricalControlsEngineer

$137–185k Seattle, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer at Amazon Web Services. Skills: Electrical controls design, Data center engineering, Infrastructure innovation. Design energy-efficient electrical controls systems. Create documentation for designs and procedures”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve world-class uptime; Drive continuous advancements; Drive continuous improvements; Meet quality requirements; Meet budgetary requirements

Industry & Context.

Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Challenging problems; Resolve technical issues; Break down complex problems; Actionable solutions; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years industrial/commercial engineering, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 6+ years design/construction/operations/maintenance, Experience with CAD software, Experience researching new designs/technologies/methods, Knowledge of electrical and controls systems

Nice to Have

Professional Engineering or Architectural License, Knowledge of building codes, Experience carrying design concepts through development to deployment, Experience reading/interpreting/creating construction drawings/specifications/submittals, 2+ years experience with products requiring controls designs, Power User Level Windows Skill Set

What You'll Do.

Design energy-efficient electrical controls systems

Create documentation for designs and procedures

Support continuous improvement through data analysis

Guide project teams through planning

Guide project teams through execution

Guide project teams through commissioning

Conceive projects with widespread impact

Initiate projects with widespread impact

Lead projects with widespread impact

Decompose complex problems into solutions

Work with internal teams to understand requirements

Work with internal teams to understand challenges

Collaborate with other disciplines

Collaborate with other cultures

Collaborate with other countries

Escalate issues as required

Communicate clearly and effectively

Produce detailed design specifications

Produce wiring schematics

Safeguard implementation of Global Electrical Controls Basis of

Audit Global Electrical Controls Basis of Design

Drive standardization in electrical-controls space

Develop strategic solutions

Turn goals into specifications

Turn goals into solutions

Provide technical support for information requests

Participate on deep dives for Large Scale Events

Participate on investigations for Large Scale Events

Provide recommendations on mitigation plans

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal teams; External groups; Other internal groups; External groups including utilities; External groups including manufacturers; External groups including vendors; External groups including contractors; Other internal groups; External groups; Other disciplines; Other cultures; Other countries; Global engineering team; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Technical documentation; Communicate clearly; Effective communication; Detailed communication

Process & Methodology

Project planning, Project execution, Project commissioning

Full Job 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. Amazon Web Services is seeking Senior Electrical Controls Engineers to become part of a global engineering team, responsible for the implementation and technical evaluation of our designs and the continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint. Engineers at Amazon: Work to design resilient, cost effective systems. Are responsible for achieving a world-class uptime for our customers. They justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Senior Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. They drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on. They have hands on controls design and field experience and have an understanding of the critical controls needs for a data center. As we grow, we are structuring our team to own more of our engineering in house. At Amazon, teamwork is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the requi

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