JobsSr. Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer, Data Center Engineering
Sr. Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer, Data Center Engineering
AmazonSr. Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer, Data Center Engineering
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/4/2026
Compensation
$136,600 - $184,800 per year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.6%·Filings 19,451·New hires 10,113·
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·FY 2025Job description
The Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer at Amazon Web Services will be part of a global engineering team focused on the design and implementation of plumbing and fire protection systems for data centers. This role involves collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency. The engineer will drive standardization across global data centers while also participating in research and development of new technologies. The position emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement in engineering practices.
Requirements
- 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
- 4+ 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
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, or BIM 360
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for the region
Responsibilities
- Design and implement energy-efficient plumbing and fire protection systems for data centers
- Create comprehensive documentation for designs and operational procedures
- Support continuous improvement through data analysis and system optimization
- Guide project teams through planning, execution, and commissioning phases
- Conceive, initiate, and lead projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design, innovation, and implementation
- Collaborate with teams or individuals from other disciplines, cultures, and countries
- Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications and reports
- Drive standardization in the data center plumbing and fire-protection spaces
- Provide technical support on global Large Scale Events (LSE’s) and participate in investigations
- Maintain and host technical forums for development of data center plumbing and fire-protection systems
Benefits
- Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.
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