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Amazon Controls System Development Engineer, Center for Infrastructure Software and Controls - Electrical in Denver, Colorado

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 (AWS) is looking for highly technical and critical individual to solve the most challenging problems in our industry. AWS Data Center Planning, Deliver, & Operations is a global team responsible for the design and operation of industry-leading, large-scale, business critical facilities. We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals with demonstrated design and analytical expertise in the execution of real time control on mission-critical facilities. At Amazon we leverage unique opportunities presented to us by bringing automation in house from medium voltage to low voltage automation solutions within our datacenters. We are diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented engineers and managers working on a daily basis to develop architectures and technology that are driving future data center designs. Amazon Engineers are constantly challenged to quickly deliver the highest quality and most technically efficient data centers in the world.

The Controls System Development Engineer is responsible for PLC programming, technical writing tasks, electrical schematic interpretation to IO lists, parts BOM creation, full system development, scaling system design (operational performance & scalability), OT networking, OS configuration, operational excellence, as well as performing in depth root cause analysis of current AWS developed electrical switchgear and generator automation systems.

The ideal candidate will need a wide-ranging background in system development for data center controls systems, IT infrastructure, networking, facility operations, electrical switchgear and generator automation, project management and strong leadership skills.

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

  • Subject matter expert in low voltage switchgear breaker control and generator automation.

  • Develop, program and iterate sequence of operations and HMI graphics leveraging PLC/PAC/IPC platforms for first of kind and retrofit electrical infrastructure automation projects to be rolled out at scale globally.

  • Contribute and maintain a library of standard tested automation logic function blocks.

  • Expert in IEC61131-3 programming language standards including ladder logic, structured text, function block, and sequential function chart.

  • Have deep knowledge of the innerworkings of low voltage and/or medium voltage electrical equipment, electrical schematics, Building Management System and Electrical Power Monitoring programming concepts

  • Developing automation sequences, mechanical plant strategies, and complex environmental and electrical concepts.

  • Understand data center redundancy, electrical failure strategies, energy conservation best-case practices and data reporting analytics.

  • Knowledge of how to successfully operate in high security critical environments while maximizing productivity.

  • Be Innovative with new solutions to support initiatives, teams, and company goals.

  • Lead and facilitate collaboration through multiple teams including construction, commissioning, development engineers, MEP/ACS engineers, and team managers as necessary to accomplish initiative goals on time.

  • Create, maintain, and disseminate specification documents that pertain to global projects for automation system development.

  • Vendor selection, bid review, RFI support and coordination.

  • Central point of contact for multiple internal and external groups regarding electrical controls standards. Manage and prioritize requests for information on new construction builds, existing site facilities support and legacy site enhancement projects.

  • Interaction with AWS cloud services and other applications in order to present, archive, deploy and analyze accumulated data.

  • Expect to travel globally when needed to manage and/or support project initiatives.

  • Anticipate roadblocks and risks while providing escalation management.

A day in the life

The SysDev Engineer works with AWS stakeholders ranging from Sr and Principle MEP Engineering, Product and Program managers, and Operations to create and iterate upon the AWS Infrastructure Automation products. Depending on scope and size of projects, this includes developing these systems jointly with the other developers on the team as well as on smaller projects as the sole engineer responsible for all aspects.

About the team

The Controls System Development team is part of the larger Data Center Engineering organization and Data Center Community within Amazon Web Services. The team is global with builders around the globe.

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.

Amazon 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.

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 in the cloud.

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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.

Basic Qualifications

  • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

  • 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

  • 3+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience

  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)

  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby

  • 3 years of experience in PLC development leveraging IEC-61131 Structured Text and Ladder Logic

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java

  • Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology

  • 3 years of Data Center Design, Commissioning or Construction Experience

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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