Senior Regional Water Compliance Engineer - Data Centers

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Oregon seeks a Regional Environmental Engineer to lead water compliance for AWS data centers across the US. You will develop scalable programs, interpret permits, and guide site design to meet water regulations.

You will implement sampling plans, monitor performance, and collaborate with design, construction, and operations to embed water controls in projects. Strong writing and regulatory liaison skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience with NPDES and industrial wastewater permitting and compliance.
• Experience developing or implementing water-quality sampling and monitoring programs.
• Experience reading procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead water compliance programs for water supply and discharge across US data center locations.
• Develop and maintain the water compliance program that guides site-level compliance requirements for permits and reporting.
• Provide guidance on evaluating regulatory applicability and permitting for new sites and discharges.
• Provide guidance on industrial wastewater and stormwater permitting and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance on potable water systems and onsite wastewater systems.
• Develop standard templates and guidance for water-quality sampling and monitoring plans.
• Evaluate water and wastewater treatment processes and discharge pathways for permit implications.
• Build dashboards and metrics to track water-quality data and compliance across sites.
• Review engineering plans to embed water-related controls into designs early.
• Communicate regulatory bases and influence teams to implement compliant solutions.
• Set standards and oversight to align work with environmental requirements and Amazon standards.
• Support interactions with regulators, utilities, and contractors; assist in permit applications and reporting.
• Develop and deliver water compliance training; stay current with evolving water regulations.

Skills

Water compliance

NPDES Permitting

Regulatory interpretation

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Oregon seeks a Regional Environmental Engineer to lead water compliance for AWS data centers across the US. You will develop scalable programs, interpret permits, and guide site design to meet water regulations.

You will implement sampling plans, monitor performance, and collaborate with design, construction, and operations to embed water controls in projects. Strong writing and regulatory liaison skills are essential.