Air Quality Engineer, AWS Environmental, Air Quality Team

Overview

Join a diverse, dynamic, and enthusiastic team of environmental compliance professionals who play a leading role in air quality permitting and compliance at Amazon Web Services (AWS). You will support environmental programs aimed at ensuring compliance with air quality regulations and standards in the Americas while enabling AWS's growth around the world.

The Air Quality Engineer will support air permitting and air quality compliance for new and existing AWS facilities within an assigned regional location (typically 1-4 data center sites). You will work under moderate guidance to manage compliance activities and program components through directed work projects and collaborate with stakeholders across AWS to support standards that incorporate air quality permitting into the planning, building, and operating of data centers.

The role involves working with internal and external partners including government entities, AWS regional environmental engineers, consultants, design, construction, operations, and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will have basic knowledge of air quality engineering solutions and air permitting in North America, the ability to complete well-defined tasks according to clear instructions, and a commitment to air quality compliance and sustainability.

• Support air permitting work in AMER by assisting with the preparation of air permit applications for new construction, modifications, amendments, and renewals under guidance
• Assist in managing relationships with environmental consultants and testing firms to complete air permit applications and air dispersion modeling analyses
• Support regulatory agency interactions for permit evaluation and processing under supervision
• Complete assigned tasks according to clear instructions and guidance
• Support Amazon representation at appropriate levels with governmental agencies and throughout the company
• Assist in reviewing environmental permitting requirements for new power generation technologies, including both prime power generation and back up emergency power for data centers
• Support identification of permitting implications of both onsite and offsite power generation and supply to data centers (in front of and behind meter)
• Assist in identifying applicable climate/energy regulations and implications on development of both traditional natural gas power generation and alternative/clean energy solutions
• Work collaboratively with energy, design engineering, public policy, capacity delivery, real estate, due diligence, and legal teams on well-defined project components
• Basic knowledge of natural gas and hydrogen based energy generation preferred
• Basic understanding of Title V, NANSR, and PSD air permitting in the US

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in vendor management
• Experience in a data center or other critical environment

• Experience in construction or project management

Base pay range: $83,100/yr - $185,000/yr

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83,100/year to $185,000/year. Pay is based on location and factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position may include a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. This position will remain posted until filled.

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