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Air Quality Engineer, Dispersion Modeller, AWS Environmental

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070

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Air Quality Engineer, Dispersion Modeller, AWS Environmental

Join a diverse, dynamic, and enthusiastic team of environmental engineering professionals who play a leading role in air quality permitting and compliance at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where we have a history of leading the world in innovative technologies and services. As a member of the Air Quality Team, you will develop and implement environmental programs aimed at ensuring compliance with air quality regulations and standards in the Americas while also enabling AWS’s growth around the world. As an Air Quality Engineer with a strong focus on air dispersion modeling, you will play a key role in air permitting and air quality compliance for new and existing AWS facilities in the Americas (AMER) region. You will be the environmental representative on behalf of the AWS Environmental Team in AMER responsible for the successful delivery of air permitting projects. You will partner with stakeholders across AWS to develop standards and mechanisms that incorporate air dispersion modeling into the process of planning, building, and operating data centers. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of air dispersion modeling in support of air permitting in North America, the demonstrated ability to deliver multiple high priority projects simultaneously, the ability to drive alignment across teams with competing priorities, and be a strong advocate for air quality compliance and sustainability. Key job responsibilities include: Function as a leader for air dispersion modeling work in AMER by completing air dispersion modeling analyses in support of air permitting and strategic data center planning and design Develop air dispersion modeling tools and mechanisms which provide efficient technical oversight to environmental and partner teams Collaborate with relevant business units to ensure future compliance with environmental regulations and air dispersion modeling thresholds Manage contracts, budgets, and relationships with environmental consultants and vendors to complete air permit applications, air dispersion modeling analyses and perform air emissions testing Prepare air permit applications in AMER by managing the preparation of air permit applications for new construction, modifications, amendments, and renewals Function as a leader regarding regulatory agency interactions for permit evaluation and processing, new process and technology introduction, and technical application of air dispersion modeling protocols Build effective relationships with regulatory bodies, laboratories, and service providers for air permitting program Consult on strategies to reduce environmental impact of air emissions Prioritize and manage multiple technically complex assignments concurrently Represent Amazon at appropriate levels with governmental agencies and throughout the company Basic Qualifications: 2-5 years with air dispersion modeling analyses (AERMOD) in support of air permit applications and NAAQS evaluations 2-5 years with air quality regulatory assessments and air emissions evaluations, serving as an environmental technical resource, program specialist, or program manager Preferred Qualifications: Experience air permitting at local, state (e.g., minor source/synthetic minor source), and federal (e.g. Title V, NSR, PSD) levels Experience with engine specific regulations including 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ and 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII Strong interpersonal skills: excellent communication skills, strong relationship builder, solid influencing and negotiation skills, and the ability to coach at multiple levels 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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