Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS Environmental Team

DescriptionJoin a diverse, 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 AWS's growth in the US and around the world. As a Regional Environmental Engineer (REE), you will be responsible for environmental compliance at AWS data centers in Ohio. You will develop standards and policies to support regulatory compliance, complete environmental performance analysis, establish and monitor metrics, and guide the teams in implementation of Amazon 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. This position is based in Columbus, Ohio and will require travel throughout the state. Key job responsibilities u2022 Manage and oversee compliance with environmental regulations and Amazon policy; u2022 Drive an environmentally responsible culture within the organization; u2022 Ensure work performed by contractors, consultants, and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards; u2022 Develop environmental metrics to measure, monitor and forecast performance; u2022 Conduct thorough and accurate environmental audits for continuous improvement; u2022 Prioritize and manage multiple technically complex assignments concurrently; u2022 Represent Amazon at appropriate levels with governmental agencies and throughout the company; u2022 Build collaborative relationships with various stakeholders to ensure risks are identified early and managed appropriately; u2022 Assist in time-critical report submission to various governmental agencies; u2022 Complete thorough and accurate environmental incident investigations and associated regulatory reports and develop appropriate corrective action. About the team The AWS Environmental team is an expanding and dynamic team that is critical to enabling AWSu2019s growth around the world, as well as ensuring compliance of AWSu2019s global operations, including physical data centers, as well as other AWS facilities, customer-facing enterprises and products. The team has responsibility for architecting and implementing AWSu2019s global environmental programs. This includes defining and implementing risk management and compliance systems and driving their continuous improvement; setting and refining global policies and procedures; overseeing the development of standards, tools, auditing and metrics, and employee training; ensuring effective engagement by environmental teams on global initiatives, including those that are part of Amazonu2019s ambitious sustainability goals; providing specialist expertise; and engaging with all AWS business units to provide scalable and effective compliance strategies that support current and future business objectives while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.Basic Qualificationsu2022 BA/BS degree in chemistry, chemical or environmental engineering, or related field of study u2022 5+ years of experience serving as an environmental technical resource, compliance specialist, or regulatory program manager u2022 5+ years of experience with regulatory assessments, air emissions evaluations, water discharge requirements, and waste management u2022 Broad knowledge of US environmental regulationsPreferred Qualificationsu2022 Experience leading change in multiple site environments and the ability to influence those that are not direct reports or within your organization u2022 Experience successfully implementing environmental systems and compliance programs in operational settings u2022 Experience in a fast-paced, changing/growing organization u2022 Excellent organizational and project management skills u2022 Strong interpersonal skills: strong relationship builder, solid influencing and negotiation skills, and ability to coach at multiple levels u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills u2022 Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability u2022 Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems 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 for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,800/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.

Created: 2025-10-04