Senior Fire Protection Engineer, Data Center Design Leader

Amazon Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Fire Protection Engineer in Herndon, VA to lead fire protection design within AWS data centers. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, define building requirements, and drive standardization while guiding governance and compliance across projects.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, resolving complex infrastructure issues, and mentoring engineers to elevate design quality and safety across the AWS Global Infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience.
• Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and governance of the global Basis of Design (BOD).
• Define building requirements with AWS Risk Management, Construction Management, Procurement, Field Engineering and Operations.
• Decompose complex fire protection issues into actionable solutions and drive mitigation.
• Develop strategic prototypical building solutions meeting quality requirements and standardization.
• Serve as a technical advisor for AWS data center design projects.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to drive infrastructure strategy and improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues and identify root causes.
• Communicate designs, trade-offs, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to professional development.

Skills

Data center design

Engineering in critical facilities

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Fire Protection Engineer in Herndon, VA to lead fire protection design within AWS data centers. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, define building requirements, and drive standardization while guiding governance and compliance across projects.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, resolving complex infrastructure issues, and mentoring engineers to elevate design quality and safety across the AWS Global Infrastructure.