Systems Engineer III (Controls Engineer)

Manage scope, schedule, finance and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects in AWS data centers.Assist in procurement related activities including request for quotation/proposals, responding to request for information, review of vendors proposal and issuance of purchase orders.\Attend project related meetings, coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls and stakeholder’s management.Support Controls projects related commissioning activities in the data centers. Review, implement, troubleshoot and iterate on the controls sequence of operation (SOO) and provide necessary feedback to the design team.Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces.Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate challenging situations.Financially manage BMS and EPMS service contracts.Frequently visit (locally) assigned in-operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with the scope, design, SOO and applicable local codes.Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.Provide technical assistance and support to operations during life cycle of the data center.Review results and action items from the maintenances for BMS and EPMS and take actions to get them resolved. RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering science plus 5 years of relevant controls experience, OR 10 years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree. 5 years of experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.). 4 years of general project or vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI and submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution. Preferred qualifications: MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls/Automation)Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting or servicing HVAC Controls or Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers, software and networks.Experiencing using common industrial communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet and/or MODBUS).Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and navigate difficult situations.Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructureRegistered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Typical Day in the Role 60-70% project coordination/management and 30-40% technical work These engineers oversee system integrators and controls vendors on construction sites, ensuring milestone compliance and scope adherence. Technical tasks include limited configuration work on proprietary systems, troubleshooting support, and hands-on problem resolution when vendors encounter issues. The role requires coordination with multiple disciplines including mechanical, civil, and electrical teams throughout the construction lifecycle. Must haves: Familiar with Distech systems Know control basics and how system works (ex. Temp. pressure work) Familiarity with Distech systems, MQTT protocols, and various sensor types Modbus protocol knowledge Controls engineers need minimum 5 years of experience (or 8-10 years without degree