Air Quality Engineer, AWS Environmental

About the role

As an Air Quality Engineer you will play a key role in air permitting and air quality compliance for new and existing AWS facilities in the Americas (AMER) region. You will be the environmental representative on behalf of the AWS Environmental Team in AMER responsible for the successful delivery of air permitting projects. You will partner with stakeholders across AWS to develop standards and mechanisms that incorporate air quality permitting into the process of planning, building, and operating data centers. You will manage strategic air quality engineering and air permitting projects and provide regulatory compliance guidance for both design and operations teams. The role involves regular engagement with internal and external partners, reporting to AWS Environmental leaders, and ensuring risks to air permitting and compliance pathways are identified, communicated, and managed.

Responsibilities

• Lead air permitting work in AMER by managing preparation of air permit applications for new construction, modifications, amendments, and renewals.
• Manage contracts and relationships with environmental consultants and testing firms to complete air permit applications and air dispersion modeling analyses.
• Manage regulatory agency interactions for permit evaluation and processing, and for new process and technology introductions.
• Prioritize and manage multiple technically complex assignments concurrently.
• Represent Amazon at appropriate levels with governmental agencies and throughout the company.
• Review environmental permitting requirements for new power generation technologies, including both prime power generation and backup emergency power for data centers.
• Collaborate with energy, design engineering, public policy, capacity delivery, real estate, due diligence, and legal teams on large‑scale projects with undefined scope, driving toward sustainable long‑term energy supply solutions.

A day in the life: The primary focus is to function as an environmental air quality engineering leader and implement centralized management systems that support AWS growth and compliance in the Americas. You will work directly with partner teams throughout the data center development lifecycle to encourage sustainable air quality development and design, and to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal air regulations. You will also monitor evolving air quality permitting/modeling regulations, assess impacts of regulatory changes to AWS, and propose appropriate courses of action.

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The team supports all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that keep the cloud running. You will join a diverse group of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles, collaborating across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety, security, and cost‑effective capacity.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, trusted by startups to Global 500 companies. AWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates with non‑traditional backgrounds to apply. The company promotes work‑life harmony, offering flexibility to support personal commitments. An inclusive culture is fostered through employee‑led affinity groups, ongoing learning events such as Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, and mentorship and career‑growth resources aimed at developing well‑rounded professionals.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in EHS or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations experience, **or** a Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years with air permitting at local, state (e.g., minor source/synthetic minor source), and federal (e.g., Title V, NSR, PSD) levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
• Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs—including regulated waste, water, and air regulations—in accordance with applicable laws.
• 3+ years with engine‑specific regulations, including 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ and 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Pay

Base salary range: $127,100 – $171,900 USD annually (locations: Columbus, OH; Austin, TX; Herndon, VA; Seattle, WA). Final compensation includes sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.