Environmental Engineer

Edged is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit customers. The highly differentiated infrastructure platform is the first large-scale, global deployment of waterless cooling platform-wide and transforms data center growth into a catalyst for sustainable development. Edged is backed by a deep proprietary technology stack that includes renewable microgrid systems, ultra-clean generators, and waste-to-fuel solutions. The platform is designed for rapid deployment, with more than a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline.

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to lead air permitting and environmental compliance for edge and large-scale data center projects. This role combines regulatory permitting expertise with environmental compliance to keep development timelines on track while meeting all state and federal requirements for Edged Datacenters in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage air permitting processes for data center facilities, including permits for backup generators, emergency engines, and related emission sources
• Prepare and submit permit applications to state and federal agencies; track through approval
• Lead environmental permitting for new site development, from initial site assessment through permit issuance
• Oversee and manage third-party consultants and contractors performing permitting work, ensuring quality, accuracy, and on-time submittals
• Ensure ongoing compliance with air, water, and waste regulations across project lifecycle
• Support field operations during construction and commissioning to maintain environmental compliance
• Support environmental compliance audits and manage corrective actions
• Coordinate wildlife, water, and waste management requirements as needed for site development
• Interface with regulators, project managers, and contractors

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of environmental compliance experience, ideally in energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure
• Demonstrated air permitting expertise (Title V, minor source, PSD/NSR familiarity a plus)
• Working knowledge of state and federal waste, water, and air regulations
• Field experience supporting operations and compliance
• Strong background in compliance auditing
• Experience managing outside consultants or contractors on permitting deliverables and environmental compliance
• Ability to manage multiple permits and deadlines across sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with generator/engine air permitting
• Multi-state permitting experience
• Familiarity with data center or industrial facility development

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employee assistance program
• Other company benefits

Work Environment

• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation
• A flexible, autonomous work environment
• A culture of respect, learning, and excellence
• Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers
• Growth and travel opportunities
• A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet