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Sr Fire Protection Design Standards Engineer, Colocation Design Standards

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Amazon

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 5+ years in fire protection, 3+ in data centers, knowledge of codes and standards, and experience with design reviews, permits, and technical documentation.
  • You will develop global colocation design standards, support local negotiations with fire engineering, collaborate with partners for efficient solutions, and drive initiatives with some international travel.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, or an equivalent engineering degree in a related field with at least 5 years additional qualifying experience.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in engineering or the construction industry, related to all aspects of fire protection, including fire suppression systems, fire alarm and detection systems, fire-resistive construction, and life safety.
  • 3+ years of fire engineering experience in data centers, preferably in colocation facilities.
  • Experience applying local codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, International Code Council (ICC) requirements, and other fire protection industry standards, procedures, and methodologies.
  • Experience with processes of design review, specification, development of design standards, and submittal review and the ability to read and understand construction documents.
  • Experience authoring standards, white papers, technical documentation, training materials, Code Modification Requests (CMRs), and Alternate Materials and Methods (AMM) proposals.
  • Experience directly related to construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large-scale mechanical and power systems with advance knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems commissioning.
  • Licensed Fire Protection Engineer with knowledge of BS, ICC Codes, NFPA Standards, FM global requirements and other fire protection industry standards, procedures, and methodologies.
  • Experience in the development processes for codes and standards; NFPA technical committee participation.
  • Experience submitting and negotiating fire permits, and conducting building design reviews with local authorities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain global consistent colocation design standards to drive equivalent resilience in colocation data centers to AWS owned sites.
  • Develop standards and processes to support local team in negotiations with colo fire engineering and local authorities.
  • Work with our global colocation partners to drive consistent solutions to expedite review processes and drive cost efficiency.
  • Set up global strategies to deploy specific products or designs, and drive key global colocation initiatives.
  • 25% international travel.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Sr Fire Protection Design Standards Engineer position?

A Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or an equivalent engineering degree, along with at least 5 years of additional qualifying experience in fire protection engineering or the construction industry, is required.

How much experience is needed in fire engineering for this role?

A minimum of 3 years of fire engineering experience in data centers, preferably in colocation facilities, is required.

What key responsibilities will the Senior Fire Protection Design Standards Engineer have?

The engineer will develop and maintain global colocation design standards, support local teams in negotiations, work with global colocation partners to drive consistent solutions, and establish strategies for deploying specific products or designs.

Is international travel involved in this position?

Yes, the role requires approximately 25% international travel.

What types of technical standards will I be working on?

You will be developing and updating engineering standards for colocation sites, focusing on fire protection systems and ensuring they align with AWS’s Basis of Design (BoD) performance objectives.

Are there opportunities for mentorship and career growth in this role?

Yes, the company provides knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources to support professional development.

Can I apply if I do not meet all the preferred qualifications?

Yes, Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description.

What is the work culture like at AWS?

AWS promotes work-life harmony, an inclusive culture that welcomes diverse perspectives, and a collaborative environment where employees can explore bold ideas.

Will I need to negotiate fire permits or interact with local authorities?

Yes, experience submitting and negotiating fire permits, as well as conducting building design reviews with local authorities, is part of the job responsibilities.

Where will the position be based?

The position can be based in one of the following locations: Frankfurt, Berlin, Dublin, London, Madrid, Zaragoza, Paris, Milan, or Zurich.

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