Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS Data Centers UAE/Bahrain

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon AWS is seeking a Regional Environmental Engineer to oversee environmental compliance for AWS data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. You will develop regional programs, set metrics, and guide cross-functional teams including construction, operations, and engineers.

You will partner with government agencies and contractors to ensure adherence to UAE and Bahrain regulations, drive continuous improvement, and implement ISO14001-aligned programs across regional sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental / Civil / Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UAE/Bahrain environmental regulations with experience in environmental compliance permitting waste management and water discharge requirements.
• Experience implementing environmental management systems (such as ISO14001) and conducting environmental impact assessments.
• Project management experience with proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of critical data center equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering documentation electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety BOCA NFPA NEC or OSHA.
• Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure.
• Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee compliance with local provincial and federal 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.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Regulatory compliance

Permitting

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental / Civil / Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Amazon AWS is seeking a Regional Environmental Engineer to oversee environmental compliance for AWS data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. You will develop regional programs, set metrics, and guide cross-functional teams including construction, operations, and engineers.

You will partner with government agencies and contractors to ensure adherence to UAE and Bahrain regulations, drive continuous improvement, and implement ISO14001-aligned programs across regional sites.