Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS Environmental

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, environmental experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for environmental, 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. For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud computing platform. What is cloud computing? Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources over the Internet. The AWS Environmental team is an expanding and dynamic team that is critical to enabling AWS’s growth around the world, as well as ensuring compliance of AWS’s global operations, including physical data centers, as well as other AWS facilities, customer-facing enterprises and products. The Environmental team has responsibility for developing and implementing AWS’s global environmental programs. We are seeking an Environmental Engineer to support site development and environmental compliance in the Frankfurt, Germany region. The environmental engineer will support new site development in the Frankfurt, Germany area, including environmental permit preparation, communication with the authorities and overseeing consultants helping with the permit preparation. The engineer will also ensure standards and policies support regulatory compliance, and they will provide appropriate environmental guidance to regional operations teams. The individual will support environmental performance analysis, reporting, monitor metrics and guide the operations teams in implementation of Amazon environmental procedures. The environmental engineer will work with internal and external partners that include government entities, contractors, consultants, design, construction, operations and other key stakeholders. The Environmental Engineer must have excellent communication skills, German and English language skills, strong environmental regulatory knowledge including environmental permit preparation processes, demonstrated success in supporting roles for program development and management of complex and technical projects. Key job responsibilities • Manage and ensure compliance with local and national environmental regulations, contractual obligations, and Amazon policy; represent Amazon at appropriate levels with governmental agencies. • Lead environmental permitting processes, including preparation, submittal, and negotiation of permit requirements with environmental authorities. • Conduct in-depth environmental due diligence reviews for new site selection, liaising with internal stakeholders and following established processes. • Drive regional environmental programs by integrating with engineering, construction, and operations teams — fostering an environmentally responsible culture while maintaining environmental management processes and external accreditation. • Ensure work performed by contractors, consultants, and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards. • Develop, analyze, and present environmental metrics to measure, monitor, forecast performance, and horizon scan for risk; effectively communicate insights to internal stakeholders. • Submit time-critical environmental reports to various governmental agencies. • Conduct thorough environmental audits and incident investigations, complete associated regulatory reporting, and develop and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in collaboration with operations and relevant stakeholders. • Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify and manage environmental risks early. • Prioritize and manage multiple technically complex assignments concurrently. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. ## Basic Qualifications - Bachelor degree in environmental science, chemical or environmental engineering, or related field - 7+ years serving as an environmental technical resource, compliance specialist, or program manager - Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (air quality, water quality, waste management, hazardous materials) - Applied knowledge of local, national and European environmental laws and standards - Proven experience with regulatory assessments, permit preparation and compliance management - Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities - Ability to work under pressure and handle regulatory deadlines - Strong organizational and time management skills - Experience in environmental reporting and documentation - Ability to conduct environmental investigations and develop corrective actions - Strong communication skills in German and English - Ability to collaborate with various departments and external stakeholders - Experience working with contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies ## Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree or equivalent in environmental field - Experience in data center or industrial facility environmental management - Knowledge of environmental management systems (ISO 14001) - Experience with environmental impact assessments - Familiarity with sustainability reporting and metrics - Knowledge of waste management and circular economy principles - Experience with environmental auditing and compliance verification - Understanding of climate change regulations and carbon reporting Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon.