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.

We are seeking an Environmental Engineer to support site development and environmental compliance in the Berlin, Germany region.

The environmental engineer will support new site development in the Berlin, Brandenburg 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.
• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in environmental compliance and permitting, waste management, contractual, regulatory, and liability assessments, environmental permit evaluations and applications, EIAs and water discharge requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemical or environmental engineering, or related field with 7+ years serving as an environmental technical resource, compliance specialist, or program manager.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities with experience in environmental reporting, documentation, environmental investigations and developing corrective actions.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle regulatory deadlines, with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication skills in German and English with the ability to collaborate with various departments, external stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in a data center or other critical environment, or experience in facilities management.
• Master's degree or equivalent in environmental field.
• 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.
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