Amazon
Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS Environmental Team
Amazon, Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Overview
Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS Environmental Team. You will partner with AWS stakeholders to develop regional and site-specific development strategies enabling the construction and operation of AWS datacenters and infrastructure. You will lead environmental due diligence for site selection and acquisition, develop and execute regional and site-specific environmental permitting strategies, manage environmental compliance during design and construction, and prepare for data center operations. This role requires regular engagement with internal teams (Real Estate, Legal, Risk, Water, Design, Public Policy, Construction, Operational teams) and external stakeholders (regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors) across the development lifecycle. Key responsibilities
Assess environmental risks and requirements and develop mitigations and strategies to support data center siting and development and site-specific project delivery. Lead technical aspects of environmental due diligence, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, regulatory and permitting evaluations, and natural, biological and cultural resource evaluations. Deliver environmental permits, approvals, and plans to enable on-time and compliant construction and operations for new data center locations and expansion of existing sites. Communicate environmental requirements, risks, and activities to internal and external project partners. Coordinate with partner teams including Design, Water, Legal, Risk, Power, and others to optimize site designs to consider natural resource or operational constraints. Develop site development and permitting strategies that are environmentally responsible and sustainable while meeting project timelines. Lead regulatory agency interactions and negotiations in support of environmental permit acquisition and regional development strategies. Develop, manage and track metrics to evaluate project success. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related discipline. 7+ years of experience delivering multi-media environmental due diligence, permitting, and compliance for existing sites and new development. 5+ years experience conducting environmental due diligence for greenfield and brownfield sites, including Phase I and Phase II ESAs and support for investigative and remedial activities. At least 3 years of project or task management experience for environmental permitting and/or due diligence projects. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Data center or critical infrastructure due diligence, design, construction, and/or risk assessment experience strongly preferred. Experience in multiple states within the US (preferably OH, MO, and IN). Experience managing and/or supporting community/public interactions. Experience with Smartsheets or other project management software. Up to 25% travel. Experience working with large teams on a diverse slate of projects. Equal Opportunity
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit amazon.jobs accommodations for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98,700/year to $210,800/year, depending on location and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company and may offer equity, sign-on payments, and other benefits. For more information, please visit aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Posted:
July 28, 2025 (Updated) Share this job #J-18808-Ljbffr
Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS Environmental Team. You will partner with AWS stakeholders to develop regional and site-specific development strategies enabling the construction and operation of AWS datacenters and infrastructure. You will lead environmental due diligence for site selection and acquisition, develop and execute regional and site-specific environmental permitting strategies, manage environmental compliance during design and construction, and prepare for data center operations. This role requires regular engagement with internal teams (Real Estate, Legal, Risk, Water, Design, Public Policy, Construction, Operational teams) and external stakeholders (regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors) across the development lifecycle. Key responsibilities
Assess environmental risks and requirements and develop mitigations and strategies to support data center siting and development and site-specific project delivery. Lead technical aspects of environmental due diligence, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, regulatory and permitting evaluations, and natural, biological and cultural resource evaluations. Deliver environmental permits, approvals, and plans to enable on-time and compliant construction and operations for new data center locations and expansion of existing sites. Communicate environmental requirements, risks, and activities to internal and external project partners. Coordinate with partner teams including Design, Water, Legal, Risk, Power, and others to optimize site designs to consider natural resource or operational constraints. Develop site development and permitting strategies that are environmentally responsible and sustainable while meeting project timelines. Lead regulatory agency interactions and negotiations in support of environmental permit acquisition and regional development strategies. Develop, manage and track metrics to evaluate project success. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related discipline. 7+ years of experience delivering multi-media environmental due diligence, permitting, and compliance for existing sites and new development. 5+ years experience conducting environmental due diligence for greenfield and brownfield sites, including Phase I and Phase II ESAs and support for investigative and remedial activities. At least 3 years of project or task management experience for environmental permitting and/or due diligence projects. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Data center or critical infrastructure due diligence, design, construction, and/or risk assessment experience strongly preferred. Experience in multiple states within the US (preferably OH, MO, and IN). Experience managing and/or supporting community/public interactions. Experience with Smartsheets or other project management software. Up to 25% travel. Experience working with large teams on a diverse slate of projects. Equal Opportunity
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit amazon.jobs accommodations for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98,700/year to $210,800/year, depending on location and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company and may offer equity, sign-on payments, and other benefits. For more information, please visit aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Posted:
July 28, 2025 (Updated) Share this job #J-18808-Ljbffr