Systems Engineer III

Akraya, Inc.
  • Herndon, VA
  • $125 Per Hour
  • Instant Apply
15 days ago

Job Description

Intake Form Data
Job Title Control Engineers/ Systems Engineer III Amazon Entity Amazon Data Services, Inc.
MSP Specialist Name/ Email Alex Macias/ almaciaw@amazon.com CAPEX or OPEX
Estimated Start Date 11/2/2026 Project ID N/A
Hiring Manager Ahsan Masud Bill Rate $125.00/hr
River Ticket Link N/A Existing Candidate Details
(if applicable
N/A
Is Holiday work expected? Yes High Risk N/A
Request Additional Details
Position Details
Remote Possibility/Location Onsite Potential for extension or Conversion Extended
Headcount and Special Submittal Requirements: 2HC Travel expectations if applicable Yes, local sites
Additional Expenses N/A Parking Onsite parking
Additional Approvers (optional)
Manager Communication Preferences
Preferred PMO communication method Email
HM open to supplier contact? Do Not Contact. All communication must go through PATH
NOTE: You may NOT contact the hiring manager unless explicitly stated above that suppliers are okay to contact the manager. If approved, PMO must be included in ALL communications with hiring manager.
You must contact PMO if you are unsure.
Story Behind the Need Business Group & Key Projects
Review of Business Group
Purpose of the Team and key projects
Team culture
Why is the position open?
Typical Day in the Role
Daily schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
OT, Weekend, or Holiday schedule Yes
Task Breakdown and Workflow 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.
Internal Team interactions
Work environment
Work Environment
Is this role based in or does it regularly require presence in a non-corporate facility?
(Ex. Data Center, Fulfillment Center, Delivery Station, Health Services, Robotics, Automation Lab, Drone, Air Operations, Transportation)
Data Centers
Does the role involve direct exposure to any of the following in the course of regular duties.
(Highlight all applicable)

  • Heavy machinery or powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors)
  • Elevated work areas or fall hazards
  • Repetitive physical tasks (lifting, bending, reaching)
  • Hazardous materials or chemicals
  • Extreme temperatures (cold storage, outdoor exposure)
  • Electrical systems or high-voltage equipment
  • Autonomous robots or automated guided vehicles
  • Airborne particulates or noise above safe thresholds
Work Environment
Training Activities & Risk Assessment
Describe the training program for this role.
** Include duration, location and format
(classroom, hands-on, shadowing, simulation)
3 weeks-Self-Pace training and shadowing
Does the training program require the worker to physically perform tasks that are NOT part of their day-to-day role responsibilities?
**If YES please list each training activity that falls outside the worker's regular role duties
(MED REPS ONLY)
Has the training program been reviewed and approved by Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)?

FOR PMO ONLY (Regarding Safety)
* The following are indicators that require consultation with the business before proceeding:*

**Automatic escalation triggers if ANY of the following are true, flag for PMO safety review:**
- [ ] Training requires physical performance of tasks outside the worker's role scope
- [ ] Worker will operate powered industrial equipment (PIT) they will not use in their actual role
- [ ] Training has not been approved by WHS
Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition
What makes this role interesting
Team culture/ selling points

Candidate Requirements
Top 3 Must Have Hard Skills
(Top 3 ranked in importance)
1.Industial control systems
2.Vendor/project management
3.Mission critical industry experience
Nice to haves
(Top 3 ranked in importance)
1. Data center experience
2. Oil/gas experience
3. Water treatment experience

Leadership Principles
(Top 2 ranked in importance)
1.
2.
Years of Experience 5+ years of experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.).
Disqualifies
Performance Indicators
Degree/ Certification Requirements Bachelor'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.
What background does someone have that is successful in this role?
Candidate Review & Selection
Number of Interviews 1 Round with 2-3 interviewers
Type of Interviews Virtual interview
Extra interview prep for candidate
Background Check and Request Logistics
Request Summary (For Program Office Use Only) Paste Below Contents into Job Description Field for Supplier Visibility
Will the contractor drive an Amazon issued vehicle?
If yes, MVR will be required
Submission Limit
Monitors/ Delegates
IMPORTANT COMPLIANCE NOTES FOR SUPPLIERS:
1. Last 4 digits in their SSN are required for all candidates upon submittal in the VMS.
2. Sub-contracting is not permitted.
3. The terms of the Supplier Tri-Party Services Agreement with PATH MSPs govern all assignments through the Amazon Contingent Workforce Program (PATH). Posting the Amazon name, group names, technologies, project code names, or program office information on public-facing sites is strictly prohibited.
More information on the above policies can be found in your Supplier Manual. If you have any questions, please reach out to contingent-us-can@amazon.com .

Numbers & Facts

LocationHerndon, VA

Skills

  • Aviation Industryunmatched
  • Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)unmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Controlunmatched
  • Drug Manufacturingunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • High Voltage (HV)unmatched
  • Laboratory Automationunmatched
  • Laboratory Roboticsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Network Operations Centerunmatched
  • Oil and Gasunmatched
  • Operational Expenditure (OPEX)unmatched
  • Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
  • Petrochemicalsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)unmatched

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