Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Virginia
Project Controls Engineer jobs in Virginia are consistently active, with demand concentrated in defense and government contracting, large-scale infrastructure, and energy sectors across a seniority range from entry-level schedulers through senior cost engineers and project controls managers. The strongest hiring metros are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and SAIC have deep, lasting footprints and ongoing capital programs that require dedicated controls talent. Earned value management, cost forecasting, and Primavera P6 scheduling are the most in-demand specialties across Virginia's federal and commercial project environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
As a Controls Engineer within the Fleet Remediation Engineering (FRE) team, you will lead the design, specification, and implementation of Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) controls solutions for data center retrofit projects. You will bridge the gap between mechanical/electrical retrofit design and controls integration, ensuring that upgraded systems are properly monitored, controlled, and optimized across our existing fleet. This role combines deep controls engineering expertise with the fleet remediation mission of evolving our data centers to meet ever-changing customer needs at hyper-scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead controls design and integration for mechanical and electrical retrofit projects across the existing data center fleet, ensuring BMS and EPMS systems are properly specified, programmed, and commissioned.
- Develop and maintain controls design standards, specifications, and scope of work (SOW) documents specific to fleet remediation retrofit projects, aligning with global design standards.
- Collaborate with FRE mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, construction teams, commissioning, and operations stakeholders to deliver integrated controls solutions that support retrofit objectives.
- Serve as the central technical authority for BMS/EPMS controls within FRE, managing and prioritizing controls scope across retrofit projects, legacy site enhancements, and capacity recovery initiatives.
- Perform controls design reviews on retrofit packages, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for optimization in monitoring and automation strategies.
- Coordinate with controls vendors and programmers on bid reviews, RFI support, controller drawings, MOPs, and code reviews, ensuring deliverables meet FRE standards.
- Develop and review control sequences of operation, control diagrams, point lists, and network architecture for retrofit applications including HVAC upgrades, power distribution modifications, and liquid cooling integrations.
- Interact with AWS cloud services and data analytics platforms to support data reporting, energy optimization, and operational intelligence initiatives.
- Anticipate roadblocks and risks in controls integration, providing escalation management and proactive solutions to maintain project timelines.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support retrofit project initiatives, site surveys, and commissioning activities.
- Provide engineering judgment and design recommendations for controls scope despite uncertainty, particularly on legacy systems with limited documentation.
A day in the life
Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center safety, remediation projects, capacity, and availability, focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.
About the team
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.
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 in the cloud.
Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience in building automation systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) design and deployment.
- 2+ years of experience with data center or mission-critical facility control systems, including both BMS and EPMS platforms.
- 2+ years of experience with HVAC systems, mechanical plant strategies, control programming concepts, low voltage electrical systems, and/or electrical distribution systems, one-line diagrams, and power monitoring.
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and create construction drawings, control diagrams, specifications, and submittal documents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification. Experience managing engineering projects and coordinating with engineering consultants and controls vendors.
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.
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
As a Controls Engineer within the Fleet Remediation Engineering (FRE) team, you will lead the design, specification, and implementation of Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) controls solutions for data center retrofit projects. You will bridge the gap between mechanical/electrical retrofit design and controls integration, ensuring that upgraded systems are properly monitored, controlled, and optimized across our existing fleet. This role combines deep controls engineering expertise with the fleet remediation mission of evolving our data centers to meet ever-changing customer needs at hyper-scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead controls design and integration for mechanical and electrical retrofit projects across the existing data center fleet, ensuring BMS and EPMS systems are properly specified, programmed, and commissioned.
- Develop and maintain controls design standards, specifications, and scope of work (SOW) documents specific to fleet remediation retrofit projects, aligning with global design standards.
- Collaborate with FRE mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, construction teams, commissioning, and operations stakeholders to deliver integrated controls solutions that support retrofit objectives.
- Serve as the central technical authority for BMS/EPMS controls within FRE, managing and prioritizing controls scope across retrofit projects, legacy site enhancements, and capacity recovery initiatives.
- Perform controls design reviews on retrofit packages, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for optimization in monitoring and automation strategies.
- Coordinate with controls vendors and programmers on bid reviews, RFI support, controller drawings, MOPs, and code reviews, ensuring deliverables meet FRE standards.
- Develop and review control sequences of operation, control diagrams, point lists, and network architecture for retrofit applications including HVAC upgrades, power distribution modifications, and liquid cooling integrations.
- Interact with AWS cloud services and data analytics platforms to support data reporting, energy optimization, and operational intelligence initiatives.
- Anticipate roadblocks and risks in controls integration, providing escalation management and proactive solutions to maintain project timelines.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support retrofit project initiatives, site surveys, and commissioning activities.
- Provide engineering judgment and design recommendations for controls scope despite uncertainty, particularly on legacy systems with limited documentation.
A day in the life
Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center safety, remediation projects, capacity, and availability, focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.
About the team
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.
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 in the cloud.
Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience in building automation systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) design and deployment.
- 2+ years of experience with data center or mission-critical facility control systems, including both BMS and EPMS platforms.
- 2+ years of experience with HVAC systems, mechanical plant strategies, control programming concepts, low voltage electrical systems, and/or electrical distribution systems, one-line diagrams, and power monitoring.
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and create construction drawings, control diagrams, specifications, and submittal documents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification. Experience managing engineering projects and coordinating with engineering consultants and controls vendors.
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.
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls engineer jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Proficiency with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for scheduling and resource planning
- Experience with earned value management concepts and cost performance reporting
- Familiarity with federal acquisition and government contracting environments common in Virginia
- Strong skills in cost estimating, forecasting, and variance analysis for capital projects
- Professional certification such as PMI-SP, CCP, or EVP preferred by Virginia employers
Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project controls engineer in Virginia?
Most project controls engineers in Virginia enter the field with a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline, then build toward credentials like the AACE International Certified Cost Professional or the PMI Scheduling Professional. Virginia does not require a state-issued license specific to project controls, but engineers who sign off on design work may need a Professional Engineer license through the Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects. Defense and federal contracting roles often add a security clearance requirement.
Which companies hire project controls engineers in Virginia?
Employers hiring project controls engineers in Virginia right now include Amazon, M.C. Dean, and Cushman & Wakefield, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's dense concentration of federal agencies and defense primes means hiring is especially consistent among large government contractors and program management firms with long-term contract vehicles in the state.
Which Virginia cities have the most project controls engineer jobs?
Ashburn, Herndon, and Sterling have the most project controls engineer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia leads because of its proximity to the Pentagon, major federal agencies, and the headquarters of large defense contractors, while Richmond draws demand from infrastructure, utilities, and state government capital programs, and Hampton Roads sees consistent openings tied to Navy and shipbuilding operations.
Are there remote project controls engineer jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because project controls work often requires on-site presence to track progress, attend schedule reviews, and coordinate with construction or program teams. About 25% of project controls engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the remote-eligible roles typically focused on cost reporting, earned value analysis, and schedule modeling rather than field-based monitoring.
How can I get hired as a project controls engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a scheduler or project controls analyst role with a Virginia-based defense contractor or infrastructure firm, where you support senior engineers on reporting and scheduling rather than managing independently. Large Virginia contractors like Leidos and SAIC run associate and early-career programs that recruit from engineering and construction management programs at Virginia Tech, George Mason, and Old Dominion. Candidates who pair a relevant degree with entry-level Primavera P6 training and an intern or co-op background in project management stand out immediately in Virginia's competitive federal contracting market.
Where can I find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across defense contracting, infrastructure, energy, and commercial sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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