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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.
As part of the AWS Controls Team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for innovating, deploying, optimizing, and maintaining the automation systems within the data centers. Automation systems consist of 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.
The ideal candidate will possess a construction management, mechanical, electrical or technology background that enables them to undertake the challenges of sophisticated controls platforms and a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically in aligning building controls and automation with the larger objectives of the business.
This role requires valid driver’s license and travel domestically and internationally at least 50% of the time.
Key job responsibilities
- 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 quarterly maintenances for BMS and EPMS and take actions to get them resolved.
- Develop BMS & EPMS projects scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of efforts (LOE) to projects requested by customers and stakeholders.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel required: 50% to 75% travel to construction job sites across United States, Canada, and Latin American countries to support construction and data center product delivery. Must have valid passport, be able to obtain visas, and be able to meet travel, entry, and re-entry requirements for travel between the United States and destination countries.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & 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.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 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.
- 3+ years of experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.).
- 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
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 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 infrastructure
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Prior AWS/Amazon experience
- 4+ Yr. Military Service
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.
COMPENSATION
- 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.
LOCATION
USA, TX, Dallas - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually
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.
As part of the AWS Controls Team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for innovating, deploying, optimizing, and maintaining the automation systems within the data centers. Automation systems consist of 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.
The ideal candidate will possess a construction management, mechanical, electrical or technology background that enables them to undertake the challenges of sophisticated controls platforms and a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically in aligning building controls and automation with the larger objectives of the business.
This role requires valid driver’s license and travel domestically and internationally at least 50% of the time.
Key job responsibilities
- 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 quarterly maintenances for BMS and EPMS and take actions to get them resolved.
- Develop BMS & EPMS projects scope of work, schedule, budget, and level of efforts (LOE) to projects requested by customers and stakeholders.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel required: 50% to 75% travel to construction job sites across United States, Canada, and Latin American countries to support construction and data center product delivery. Must have valid passport, be able to obtain visas, and be able to meet travel, entry, and re-entry requirements for travel between the United States and destination countries.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & 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.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 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.
- 3+ years of experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.).
- 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
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 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 infrastructure
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Prior AWS/Amazon experience
- 4+ Yr. Military Service
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.
COMPENSATION
- 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.
LOCATION
USA, TX, Dallas - 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Controls Engineer
Align your degree to SOC codes
Controls Engineer roles map to SOC code 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers) or 17-3024 (Electro-Mechanical Technologists). Confirm your Chilean engineering degree covers the same core competencies listed in the O*NET profile before you apply so employers don't raise qualification concerns.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting DOL's prevailing wage for your metro area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target city before accepting any offer so you can confirm the role will pass DOL certification.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed LCAs for Controls Engineer roles under the H-1B1 Chile category. Prioritize companies with recent filings in automation, manufacturing, and energy sectors, where PLC and SCADA expertise drives consistent sponsorship demand.
Request a written sponsorship commitment early
Unlike H-1B visa, the H-1B1 Chile process starts at the consulate rather than with a USCIS petition, so employers sometimes underestimate what they owe you in writing. Get explicit confirmation that your offer letter covers the LCA filing and the DS-160 fee before you give notice at your current role.
Prepare your credential documentation in advance
Chilean engineering degrees from institutions recognized by Chile's CNA accreditation body are generally accepted, but your consular officer may request a credential evaluation. Have a NACES-member evaluation ready before your appointment to avoid administrative delays at the Santiago consulate.
Account for the annual H-1B1 Chile renewal cycle
H-1B1 Chile status is granted in one-year increments and must be renewed annually, unlike the two-year H-1B. Confirm with your employer that they'll support each renewal filing before you accept, since recurring LCA certifications require DOL re-attestation every cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Controls Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes. Controls Engineer positions require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, which meets the specialty occupation standard the H-1B1 Chile visa requires. Roles involving PLC programming, SCADA systems, or process automation consistently satisfy the degree-to-job correlation that consular officers evaluate.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for Controls Engineer roles?
H-1B1 Chile skips the lottery entirely and is processed at the U.S. consulate in Santiago rather than through USCIS, which typically means a faster path to work authorization. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 Chile status runs one year at a time and doesn't carry dual intent protections, so green card planning requires more coordination with your employer.
Where can I find employers sponsoring Controls Engineer roles through H-1B1 Chile?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by visa type and shows employers with verified H-1B1 Chile and LCA filing history for engineering roles. Manufacturers, utilities, and defense contractors in industrial states like Texas, Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania file the most Controls Engineer LCAs and are your strongest targets.
What documentation does my employer need to file before my consulate appointment?
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can apply for the H-1B1 Chile visa at the consulate. The LCA certifies the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. You'll need the certified LCA, your offer letter, and DS-160 confirmation at your appointment.
Can I switch Controls Engineer employers after arriving on H-1B1 Chile status?
Yes, but the process restarts with the new employer. Unlike H-1B portability rules under AC21, H-1B1 Chile doesn't allow you to begin working for a new employer while the new LCA is pending. Your new employer must file and receive a certified LCA before you change jobs, so plan transitions carefully to avoid gaps in authorized status.