Amazon Data Services, Inc. offers a collaborative, growth-minded environment with comprehensive health coverage, retirement matching, generous time off, and parental leave. The Data Center Design Engineering team brings together Architects, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Fire Protection and Controls engineers to design secure, efficient data centers that meet stringent uptime and safety standards. This role focuses on fire protection design across AWS data centers worldwide, combining prescriptive and performance-based approaches to elevate our safety and design standards. The position carries a salary range of USD 136,600 to 184,800 per year, with opportunities to grow as you contribute to critical infrastructure at scale.
Responsibilities
- Drive enhancements to design standards and project approaches across the organization.
- Collaborate with third party design vendors to review concept designs and in-progress work to ensure alignment with established standards, local codes, and AHJ requirements.
- Provide high quality fire protection engineering guidance on a global portfolio of projects, coordinating with international teams to harmonize designs and objectives.
- Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and risk management teams to respond to requests for information and value engineering queries.
- Oversee construction documents, code compliance, design and installation standards, water supply evaluation, testing, inspections, and submittal reviews. Engage with AHJs as needed to secure approvals for fire protection features.
- Travel as needed, up to 25 percent of the time.
Requirements
- 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience.
- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities, including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
- Experience researching and evaluating new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.
- Experience applying local codes, NFPA standards, ICC requirements, and other fire protection industry practices.
- Licensed Fire Protection Engineer.
Benefits
- Health coverage including medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life and AD&D, with options for supplemental life; plus EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, and flexible spending accounts; Adoption and Surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave.
About the Team
The Data Center Design Engineering team at Amazon Web Services unites Architects, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Fire Protection and Controls engineers. The group focuses on building the next generation of data centers with a strong emphasis on uptime, security, safety, and efficiency while exploring innovative approaches to meet growing demand. Technical decisions are justified and communicated across the team and broader organization.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services is a leader in cloud computing, offering a broad and deep set of products and services that empower customers from startups to Global 500 firms. AWS continues to pioneer and innovate in cloud technology, delivering robust solutions that scale worldwide.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. If you do not meet every preferred qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Whether your career path has been nontraditional or you are just starting out, your perspective is welcome.
Work / Life Balance
We strive for harmony between professional and personal commitments, supporting flexibility as part of our culture. A supportive environment at work and at home helps the team achieve in the cloud and beyond.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS fosters a culture of learning and curiosity. Employee-led affinity groups and ongoing events, including discussions on race and ethnicity and inclusion conferences, celebrate and embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We support continuous development through mentorship and knowledge sharing. A range of resources and opportunities help you grow into a well-rounded professional as you contribute to world-class infrastructure.
