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Project Controls Engineer roles in construction, energy, and infrastructure qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, certifying no qualified U.S. workers are available. Strong scheduling, cost control, and EVM credentials improve your PERM position and I-140 approval odds.
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As part of the global controls team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, project management, and maintaining the building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS). Using Amazon leadership principles, you will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space. AWS Data centers have multiple components such as generators, uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers [air-cooled and water-cooled], pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers, etc. All these components have local control systems that interact with each other via open and/or proprietary communications protocols. The BMS is the primary method of control of all mechanical systems within a data center. The EPMS is the primary method of monitoring all electrical systems within a data center.
Key job responsibilities
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Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.
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Provide technical assistance and support to operations during life cycle of the data center. Review results and action items from the quarterly maintenances for BMS and EPMS and take actions to get them resolved.
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Develop BMS & EPMS projects scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of efforts (LOE) to projects requested by customers and stakeholders.
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Manage scope, schedule, finance and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects in AWS data centers.
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Assist in procurement related activities including request for quotation/proposals, responding to request for information, review of vendors proposal and issuance of purchase orders.
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Participate in AWS global on-call schedule to provide immediate BMS and EPMS technical support to in-service data centers. Attend project related meetings, coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls and stakeholders management.
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Support Controls projects related commissioning activities in the data centers.
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Review, implement, troubleshoot and iterate on the controls sequence of operation (SOO) and provide necessary feedback to the design team.
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Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces.
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Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate challenging situations.
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Financially manage BMS and EPMS service contracts.
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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.
A day in the life
As a Data Center Controls Engineer, your primary customers are Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO), who depend on you to deliver reliable, well integrated Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS). The problems you solve are technical: modifying controls logic to address operational issues, developing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for firmware upgrades, or investigating complex alarm discrepancies across monitoring systems. For new builds, you own the controls scope from vendor submittal review through commissioning and turnover. You manage vendor relationships, budgets, and schedules for both service contracts and capital projects. Your internal stakeholders include your Controls Manager, Controls Technicians you provide technical direction to, and partner teams (Construction, Critical Projects Implementation, Commissioning, DCEO).
About the team
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.
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.
Diverse Experiences
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.
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 in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
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.
Mentorship and 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus 3 years of relevant controls experience, OR 8 years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
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3 years of experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.).
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2 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
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Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
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Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
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Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting or servicing HVAC Controls or Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers, software and networks.
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Experiencing using common industrial communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet and/or MODBUS).
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Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
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Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and navigate difficult situations.
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Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure
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Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
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Prior AWS/Amazon experience
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4+ Yr. Military Service
LOCATION
USA, OR, Boardman - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Controls Engineer
Document your EVM and scheduling credentials early
PERM labor certification requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available. A documented record of earned value management, Primavera P6, or CPM scheduling experience directly supports the specialty occupation case for your I-140.
Target capital-intensive industries with active PERM filings
Oil and gas, power generation, and large-scale infrastructure contractors file PERM petitions far more frequently than general construction firms. Focus your search on EPC contractors and owner-operator companies with established foreign national hiring programs.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with green card sponsorship history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Project Controls Engineer roles by employers who have sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 green cards before, saving you the work of vetting each company's sponsorship willingness during early outreach.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification before accepting an offer
Your employer's legal counsel determines whether your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3 based on the job description, not just your personal credentials. A role requiring only a bachelor's degree will likely be filed under EB-3 even if you hold a master's.
Confirm your employer starts PERM before your I-140 priority date matters
For most countries except India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current. Ask your employer to begin the PERM process as early as possible so your priority date is established before any future retrogression affects your wait.
Verify the prevailing wage determination matches your actual duties
DOL sets your minimum salary through a Prevailing Wage Determination before PERM is filed. Cross-check the wage level against the OFLC Wage Search for your exact SOC code and work location, since project controls titles can map to multiple wage levels.
Green Card Project Controls Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Controls Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Project Controls Engineer positions are filed under EB-3 because they typically require a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate the position requires at least a master's. The job description your employer submits to DOL for PERM drives the classification, not your personal qualifications alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa, and EB-3 has no annual lottery like the H-1B visa. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together take two to four years for most nationalities. For nationals of India and China, EB-3 priority date backlogs extend that significantly. H-1B is faster to obtain but must be renewed and can be lost if employment ends.
What does the PERM process look like for a Project Controls Engineer?
Your employer recruits domestically following DOL-mandated steps, documents that no qualified U.S. worker accepted the position, then files the PERM application with DOL. DOL currently processes most PERM applications within six to eighteen months. Once certified, your employer files I-140 with USCIS to establish your priority date. You can file for adjustment of status when your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin.
How do I find Project Controls Engineer jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Sponsorship willingness varies widely by employer, and most job postings don't state it explicitly. Migrate Mate filters roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can prioritize outreach to companies already familiar with the PERM process rather than discovering their position after multiple interview rounds.
Can I switch employers after my employer files my I-140 for a Project Controls Engineer role?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Project controls, cost engineering, and planning roles generally fall under the same SOC codes, making portability straightforward if you stay within the field.