Senior Regional Environmental Manager

Switch; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Switch seeks a Senior Regional Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance for the Atlanta Campus, covering operations, construction, and commissioning. You will drive regulatory engagement, permit management, and risk controls while partnering with operations, engineering, energy, and legal teams to ensure safe, compliant data center development.

This role requires 10+ years in environmental programs for large-scale facilities, strong knowledge of federal/state regulations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive environmental compliance and construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (CWA, CAA, RCRA, NEPA, SPCC, NPDES).
• Experience managing environmental compliance across multiple projects, states, or jurisdictions.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Develop environmental compliance programs for the Atlanta Campus across operations and construction.
• Lead regulatory engagement with federal, state, and local agencies for permits and reporting.
• Establish KPIs and monitor contractor environmental performance on projects.
• Provide SME on permits, incident response, and risk management for data center projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Procurement to align programs with business goals.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

Enablon

Procore

Enhesa

CHMM (certification)

CHST (certification)

CESCL (certification)

Job description

About Switch

At Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.

Location

Atlanta - US

We believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.

The Role: Senior Regional Environmental Manager

The Senior Regional Environmental Manager leads environmental compliance programs for Atlanta Campus locations, including operations, construction and commissioning activities. Serve as an environmental compliance authority, driving program ownership, regulatory engagement, and cross-functional collaboration for data center operations, to include serving as a key environmental business partner across construction/commissioning stakeholder teams for Atlanta. Provides subject matter expertise in environmental regulations, operational risk management, permitting, compliance assurance, and environmental incident response to support safe, reliable, and compliant data center operations as well as development and construction of data center projects.

This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Construction, Energy, Legal, Procurement, and external regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements while supporting business growth and operational excellence.

The Senior Regional Environmental Manager role requires extensive experience managing environmental programs associated with large-scale industrial, infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, or data center developments in multiple jurisdictions. This is a crucial role in fostering a strong culture of safety and environmental stewardship across the Atlanta Campus locations.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement Switch environmental compliance strategies, policies, procedures, and best management practices across Atlanta data center operations and construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g. CWA, CAA, ESA, RCRA, SPCC, SWPPPs, NEPA, NHPA, USACE, and Stormwater/NPDES)
• Lead and manage the environmental compliance programs for Switch Atlanta Campus locations, including, but not limited to:
• Air quality permitting and compliance (e.g. obtain or renew permits; develop compliance schedules, tracking hours of operation, fuel usage, air emissions calculations, reporting and recordkeeping, etc.)
• Develop and maintain compliant Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
• Drive NPDES, Storm Water and Wastewater discharge program compliance (e.g. permitting, no exposure, inspections, discharge monitoring, BMP Implementation and reporting)
• Lead waste compliance management programs, including characterization, handling, storage, transportation and disposal activities
• Support environmental requirements associated with emergency generators, fuel systems, battery storage systems, cooling infrastructure, water treatment systems, and chemical management programs.
• Support Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs for Atlanta
• Build and maintain positive relationships with environmental regulators, consultants, utilities, municipalities, and community stakeholders as needed.
• Resolve environmental challenges that could impact project schedules, budgets, or permitting obligations.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for construction environmental compliance and project execution.
• Monitor contractor environmental performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support agency inspections and responses to regulatory inquiries related to construction projects.
• Responsible for ensuring third party construction contractors and associated sub-contractors develop and implement comprehensive environmental plans tailored to each construction site and project.
• Support development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems, compliance assessments and audits to ensure effective risk control and regulatory compliance
• Participate in General Contractor EHS Forums and appropriate industry networks as needed.
• Develop and conduct environmental training and technical guidance to operations, project teams and contractors.
• Investigate environmental incidents, spills, permit deviations, and regulatory inquiries. Collaborate with peers across the business to drive consistency, implement learnings, share best practices, and ensure a unified approach to EHS policy execution.

What We’re Looking For

• You balance environmental compliance with the practical realities of complex construction projects.
• You build collaborative relationships across technical, operational, and regulatory stakeholders.
• You identify environmental risks early and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• You communicate technical environmental requirements clearly to diverse audiences.
• You make informed decisions using regulatory knowledge, project priorities, and business objectives.
• You lead through influence, collaboration, and sound judgment.
• You improve programs through data analysis, performance metrics, and continuous learning.
• You foster accountability while promoting environmental stewardship across the organization.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, Geology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive environmental compliance and construction related experience; experience supporting mission-critical facilities, industrial construction, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure development.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Stormwater/NPDES permitting, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements, and related environmental programs.
• Experience managing environmental compliance across multiple projects, states, or regulatory jurisdictions.
• Experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and regulatory agency interactions.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as:
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)
• Experience supporting Emergency Preparedness and Response programs.
• Experience with Enhesa, Enablon, Procore and similar tools.
• In-depth knowledge of Georgia environmental regulations.
• Experience working with environmental NGOs, Tribes, Industry Associations and Community Members
• Experience translating complex environmental requirements into practical guidance for operations, contractors, regulators, and executive leadership.

We recognize that qualified candidates may not meet every preferred qualification. If your experience closely aligns with the core requirements of the role, we encourage you to apply.

Why Switch?

• A Culture of Karma - We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment.
• Industry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development.
• Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.
• Career Stability & Growth – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities and advancement in a stable, growing company.
• Generous Benefits Package – Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!

Join Us & Make a Difference

This is more than a job—it’s a mission. If you're ready to lead environmental compliance for some of the world's most advanced data center construction projects, we want to hear from you.