Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS Environmental

Join a dynamic and enthusiastic team of environmental compliance professionals who play a leading role in environmental permitting and compliance at Amazon Web Services (AWS) where we have a history of leading the world in innovative technologies and services. The work of our Regional Environmental Engineers is critical to enabling AWSs growth in the US and around the world.

As a Environmental Engineer (REE) you will be responsible for environmental compliance at AWS data centers in Virginia. You will develop standards programs and policies to support regulatory compliance complete environmental performance and gap analyses prepare environmental compliance plans for new technologies and/or permits establish and monitor metrics and facilitate implementation of AWS environmental standards. You will provide guidance and build effective relationships with internal and external partners including government entities contractors consultants design construction operations and other key stakeholders. You will have an opportunity to lead and/or actively support large-scale compliance projects including those spanning several regions.

*This role will be based in Stafford Virginia.

Key job responsibilities
- Manage and oversee compliance with environmental regulations and Amazon policy;
- Develop regional strategic programs by integrating with engineering construction and operations;
- Drive an environmentally responsible culture within the organization;
- Function as a leader regarding regulatory agency interactions permit evaluation and processing and new process and technology introduction;
- Ensure work performed by contractors consultants and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards;
- Develop environmental metrics to measure monitor and forecast performance;
- Conduct thorough and accurate environmental audits for continuous improvement;
- Prioritize and manage multiple technically complex assignments concurrently;
- Represent Amazon at appropriate levels with governmental agencies and throughout the company;
- Build collaborative relationships with various stakeholders to ensure risks are identified early and managed appropriately;
- Submit time-critical reports to various governmental agencies;
- Complete thorough and accurate environmental incident investigations and associated regulatory reports and develop appropriate corrective action.

About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Diverse Experiences
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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.



- Experience in MS Excel Word and Windows Operating Systems
- BA/BS degree in environmental science chemical or environmental engineering or related field of study;
- 6 years of experience serving as an environmental technical resource environmental engineer compliance specialist or compliance program manager;
- Experience with regulatory assessments air emissions evaluations & calculations water discharge requirements & reporting and waste management;
- Applied knowledge of federal and State of Virginia environmental regulations.

- Experience leading change in multiple site environments and influenceing those that are not direct reports or within your organization
- Experience in project and program management and delivering key business outcomes
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
- Experience developing and implementing of standards policies and programs or equivalent
- Experience working with federal agencies and military installations on environmental compliance matters;
- Strong interpersonal skills: excellent communication skills strong relationship builder solid influencing and negotiation skills and ability to coach at multiple levels;
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.