Environmental Program Manager, AWS Environmental Team, AMER Infrastructure Development

Amazon; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Environmental Program Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in the expansion of cutting-edge data centers. This exciting position involves collaborating with diverse teams to ensure environmental compliance and support sustainable infrastructure development. You will lead projects that impact the environment and community while working with regulatory agencies to navigate complex permitting processes. If you're passionate about environmental stewardship and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a company committed to innovation and inclusivity.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Equity Options

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance projects.
• Strong understanding of federal and state environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental due diligence for AWS datacenter expansion projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for permitting strategies.

Skills

Environmental Permitting

Compliance Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Environmental Science Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job ID: 2912339 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The Environmental PM is a key member of the Environmental Infrastructure Development team supporting the delivery of AWS datacenter expansion projects. You will partner with AWS stakeholders to develop regional and site-specific development strategies that enable the construction and operation of AWS datacenters. You will lead environmental due diligence for site selection and acquisition, develop and execute regional and site-specific environmental permitting strategies, and support environmental compliance during construction and in preparation for operations. This role requires regular engagement during the development lifecycle with multiple AWS teams including Real Estate, Risk, Water, Design Engineering, Public Policy, Community Relations, and Construction, as well as external stakeholders including regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors. You will coordinate with internal and external counsel on site acquisition, permitting, and regulatory compliance risks and support the development of contractual environmental obligations.

A successful candidate in this role will have a proven track record of delivering multiple, high-priority projects with tight timelines that require strong communication with partner teams, outside consultants and counsel, and regulatory agencies. The candidate must have a strong understanding of multi-media environmental permitting and compliance requirements associated with large-scale infrastructure, as well as experience with Clean Water Act (CWA) 404 and NPDES permitting in the eastern United States, Phase I/Phase II site evaluations, and large-scale development projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, engineering or related discipline.
- 7+ years delivering multi-media environmental permitting and compliance projects with specific experience managing federal and state requirements and permitting associated with surface water, groundwater, wastewater, natural and cultural resources, and endangered species.
- 5+ years experience delivering environmental due diligence for greenfield and brownfield sites, including Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
- 5+ years experience working with large project teams and multiple stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years datacenter or critical infrastructure due diligence, permitting, design, construction, and/or risk assessment experience strongly preferred.
- Experience managing and/or supporting community/public interactions and evaluating and managing environmental policy changes.
- Sustainability experience for large scale infrastructure development.
- Experience in a fast-paced, changing/growing organization.
- The Environmental Program Manager must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong environmental regulatory knowledge and experience in environmental due diligence and environmental permit preparation.
- Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies to obtain environmental permits and manage compliance requirements in the Western United States, including Oregon.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 this link 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 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 link.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.