Every data center we build needs water to run — and getting it there, and safely back out, is one of the most important challenges we solve. In this role, you'll deliver the water and wastewater infrastructure our data centers depend on, and you'll do it by finding win-win solutions that bring real benefit to the communities we're part of while balancing business and environmental needs.
This isn't a role where you sit behind a desk and wait for a connection. You'll be out in front, working shoulder-to-shoulder with local water and wastewater utilities and the communities they serve — long before a shovel hits the ground. You'll help utilities understand what we need and how we use water, so they can plan with confidence and speak to it openly with their own boards, councils, and neighbors. You'll size up whether a utility is ready to serve, spot the financial and community considerations early, and help shape the strategy and agreements that turn a promising site into a workable one.
The best outcomes here are never one-sided. You'll look for win-win solutions that leave the communities we're part of better off — where the business gets the reliable, sustainable water it needs, the environment is protected, and the community genuinely benefits — and you'll bring people together to make those solutions real. At the same time, you won't lose touch with how water actually gets delivered: you'll stay close to the design and construction of the pipelines, treatment, and infrastructure that bring your strategy to life, so the plans you help set are grounded in what's really buildable.
Here's why you'll love it:
- You'll deliver something real. The pipelines, treatment, and systems you help bring online are what keep our data centers — and the digital world they power — running.
- You'll create win-win solutions that give back. You'll find answers that work for everyone — delivering for the business while bringing real benefit to the communities we're part of and protecting the environment.
- You'll own problems that don't have a template. Every utility, community, and site is different — you'll figure out what works rather than follow a script.
- You'll grow across two worlds. You'll build deep expertise in water strategy, negotiation, and community engagement while staying hands-on with real infrastructure.
- You'll be trusted early. You'll work directly with the utilities and communities behind our projects, taking on more of that relationship as you grow into the role.
What you'll do:
- Deliver the water and wastewater infrastructure that brings water to — and safely away from — our data centers.
- Build early, genuine relationships with the water and wastewater utilities and communities we depend on, and become their
go-to point of contact.
- Help utilities understand our water needs and usage so they can plan ahead and represent projects accurately in public forums.
- Find win-win solutions that bring benefit to the communities we're part of while balancing business and environmental needs — and bring the right people together to make them happen.
- Figure out whether a utility can actually serve a project, and surface the financial, regulatory, and community risks early.
- Do the homework on candidate sites — what water is available, where it can
go, and what it'll take — so we choose the right places to build.
- Shape the water supply and discharge strategy that guides everything downstream.
- Negotiate the agreements that secure water service, and get creative when the standard playbook doesn't fit.
Key job responsibilities
The Water Projects Engineer will be responsible for the following:
Infrastructure Delivery
- Support the planning, design, and execution of water and wastewater infrastructure projects that support water delivery to our facilities.
- Participate in design reviews, constructability and cost/schedule assessments, and coordination with engineering, real estate, and environmental health & safety teams.
- Coordinate with utilities on site requirements, inspections, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and municipal requirements and building codes.
Utility Readiness & Assessment
- Evaluate a utility's ability to serve a project, considering both financial factors (rate structures, capital capacity, and cost-recovery mechanisms) and community and regulatory factors (permitting, local sentiment, and stakeholder alignment).
- Identify and communicate potential gaps or risks early to inform planning and negotiation.
Due Diligence & Site Selection
- Conduct water and wastewater due diligence for candidate sites, evaluating available supply, discharge options, and infrastructure constraints to inform site selection decisions.
- Partner with real estate, power, and land development teams early in the site selection process to identify water-related opportunities and risks before a site is committed.
Water Strategy & Planning
- Contribute to the development of site-specific water supply and discharge strategies, translating demand and readiness findings into clear design requirements.
- Analyze water demand, usage, and resiliency data to inform planning decisions.
Water Service Agreement Negotiation
- Support and progressively lead the negotiation of water service agreements and related utility contracts and connection agreements for domestic, fire, cooling water supply, and wastewater service.
- Coordinate with legal, finance, and internal stakeholders to structure terms and develop alternative approaches where a standard agreement is not feasible.
Utility & Municipal Relationships
- Build and maintain early, collaborative relationships with local water and wastewater utilities and municipalities, serving as a consistent point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
- Work with utilities to develop a clear, shared understanding of projected water demand, usage patterns, and how water is used within our facilities — supporting them in accurately representing the project in public meetings and community forums.
- Develop clear supporting materials that translate technical water requirements into information that utility and community stakeholders can act on.
General
- Collaborate across internal engineering, operations, real estate, environmental health & safety, and legal teams to advance water solutions, particularly in areas that lack adequate existing water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Support projects that advance water sustainability goals.
- Up to 20% travel as needed for utility engagement and project work where authorized.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all
AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all
AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across
AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
About
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AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why
AWS?
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Mentorship & Career Growth
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Work/Life Balance
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- Bachelor's degree in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources, or related field
- 3+ years building and cultivating relationships with external stakeholders such as utilities, regulators, or public agencies
- 3+ years of experience working with water or wastewater utilities, municipalities, or related infrastructure projects
- Experience with financial analysis, modeling, or regulatory frameworks that underpin water or infrastructure projects, including projects with budgets of $10M+
- Experience supporting infrastructure projects across planning, design, and/or delivery
- Understanding of the permitting and regulatory requirements involved in delivering water and wastewater infrastructure, particularly in Ohio and/or Pennsylvania
- Experience assessing site or utility readiness, including financial and regulatory factors
- Experience with community engagement or public-facing communication
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
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USA, VA, Arlington - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually