Air Quality Engineer, AWS Environmental, Air Quality Team

Air Quality Engineer

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. 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), where we have a history of leading the world in innovative technologies and services.

As a member of the Air Permitting team, you will support environmental programs aimed at ensuring compliance with air quality regulations and standards in the Americas while also enabling AWS's growth around the world. As an Air Quality Engineer you 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. You will collaborate with stakeholders across AWS to support standards and mechanisms that incorporate air quality permitting into the process of planning, building, and operating data centers. You will assist with air quality engineering projects and provide compliance support for both design and operations teams under guidance from senior team members. The Air Quality Engineer will also work with internal and external partners that include 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 demonstrate commitment to air quality compliance and sustainability.

Key Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Interest in data center permitting and compliance

A Day In The Life

This role's primary focus is to support environmental air quality engineering activities and assist with compliance systems that support AWS growth in the Americas within your assigned regional location. You will work with partner teams throughout the data center development lifecycle under guidance to support sustainable air quality development and design and to ensure compliance with local, state and federal air regulations. You will complete tasks according to clear instructions and guidance while building your knowledge of evolving air quality permitting regulations.

About The Team

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for 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.

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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.

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 (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & 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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years' with air quality regulatory assessments and air emissions evaluations, serving as an environmental technical resource or program specialist
• 3+ years' with air permitting at local, state (e.g., minor source/synthetic minor source), and federal (e.g. Title V, NSR, PSD) levels
• 2+ years' with engine specific regulations including 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ and 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading change in multiple site environments and the ability to influence those that are not direct reports or within your organization
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: excellent communication skills, strong relationship builder, solid influencing and negotiation skills, and the ability to coach at multiple levels

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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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 in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.