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Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS Environmental Team

Amazon

Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)

Base salary $111,300  to $186,100

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Herndon, VA

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  • LocationHerndon, VA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

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.

As a Regional Environmental Engineer (REE), you will be responsible for environmental compliance at AWS data centers in Virginia. You will develop standards and policies to support regulatory compliance, complete environmental performance analysis, establish and monitor metrics, and guide the teams in implementation of Amazon environmental standards. You will provide guidance and build effective relationships with internal and external partners, including government entities, contractors, consultants, design, construction, operations and other key stakeholders.

This position is based in Herndon, VA and will require travel throughout the state.

Key job responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee compliance with environmental regulations and Amazon policy;
  • Drive an environmentally responsible culture within the organization;
  • Ensure work performed by contractors, consultants, and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards;
  • Develop environmental metrics to measure, monitor and forecast performance;
  • Conduct thorough and accurate environmental audits for continuous improvement;
  • Prioritize and manage multiple technically complex assignments concurrently;
  • Represent Amazon at appropriate levels with governmental agencies and throughout the company;
  • Build collaborative relationships with various stakeholders to ensure risks are identified early and managed appropriately;
  • Assist in time-critical report submission to various governmental agencies;
  • Complete thorough and accurate environmental incident investigations and associated regulatory reports and develop appropriate corrective action.

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

  • Experience with environmental regulations
  • Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including regulated waste, water, and air regulations in accordance with applicable laws
  • 5+ years of experience with applicable federal and state air quality regulations, including Clean Air Act programs such as Title V, NSPS, and NESHAP
  • 5+ years of experience calculating emissions and preparing technical reports, compliance documentation, and emissions inventories

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of critical data center equipment
  • Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
  • Experience leading change in multiple site environments and influenceing those that are not direct reports or within your organization
  • Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization
  • Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in technical support

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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Herndon - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($111,300) is above 10% of the 259 Engineering (non-software) roles in Virginia listed on this site; 39 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $125,000; the middle half runs from $111,300 to $136,600.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Amazon roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Amazon roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Regional Environmental Engineer, AWS Environmental Team (this listing)$111,300 - $186,100
Solutions Engineer, Developer Solutions and Engineering, Developer Solutions and Engineering$109,900 - $185,000
Regional Construction Manager, GES NA, Startup Engineering Risk Management (ERM)From $109,800
Senior Business Coach, Delivery Service Partner Program$110,200 - $149,100
Senior Business Coach, DSP Business Coach Team$110,200 - $149,100
Robotics Data Engineer, Frontier AI & Robotics (FAR)$110,400 - $191,200
Project Engineer$110,400 - $191,200

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Amazon roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-09
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USA, VA, Herndon - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually

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