Data Center Environmental Compliance Lead

Vantage Data Centers; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance across its data center campuses. The role partners with Site Operations, Construction, Engineering, and EHS to identify risks, conduct inspections, maintain documentation, and drive corrective actions to closure.

Responsibilities include implementing compliance programs, monitoring permits and reporting deadlines, and assisting with audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Chemistry, or Science related field.
• 5+ years of environmental compliance experience.
• Knowledge of EPA regulations, Air Regulations, Environmental permitting, SPCC programs, Waste-management requirements, Stormwater compliance.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, or compliance assessments.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with environmental regulations at assigned data center campuses.
• Assist in the implementation of environmental compliance programs and standards.
• Monitor compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Track regulatory commitments, inspections, reporting deadlines, and permit conditions.
• Escalate compliance concerns and emerging environmental risks to leadership.
• Conduct routine environmental inspections of facilities and construction activities.
• Assist in preparing sites for environmental inspections and assessments.
• Support implementation and maintenance of campus environmental programs (SPCC, Stormwater, Waste management).
• Respond to environmental incidents and assist with containment, cleanup, and reporting.
• Maintain environmental records, update tracking systems and dashboards.
• Deliver environmental compliance awareness training.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Inspecting & auditing

Documentation

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Management or related field

Job description

Vantage Data Centers is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance across its data center campuses. The role partners with Site Operations, Construction, Engineering, and EHS to identify risks, conduct inspections, maintain documentation, and drive corrective actions to closure.

Responsibilities include implementing compliance programs, monitoring permits and reporting deadlines, and assisting with audits.