Contaminated Lands Subject Matter Expert, AWS Environmental AMER Programs Team

Amazon • Herndon, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

AWS Environmental’s AMER Programs team is looking for an experienced
environmental professional to manage environmental risks and requirements
throughout the development and operational lifecycle of data center
infrastructure. This role will lead technical reviews of Phase I and Phase II
Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and brownfield redevelopment evaluations.
This role will provide technical expert advice on managing environmental
liabilities associated with potential sites.

You will partner with AWS stakeholders to develop regional and site-specific
development strategies to enable the construction and operation of new AWS data
centers and infrastructure. You will lead remedial investigations, remedial
design, and cleanup activities, if required. Candidates will have experience
successfully delivering Phase I and Phase II ESAs, quantitative environmental
risk assessments, and managing site investigation and remediation projects,
including brownfield redevelopment.

This role requires regular engagement with AWS stakeholders including Real
Estate, Legal, Risk, Water, Design, Public Policy, Construction, and Operational
teams, as well as external stakeholders including regulatory agencies,
consultants, and contractors. A successful candidate in this role will have a
proven track record of delivering multiple, high-priority projects with tight
timelines requiring strong communication with partner teams, outside
consultants, internal and external counsel, and regulatory agencies.
• Position is onsite.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Requirements

• Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including regulated waste, water, and air regulations in accordance with applicable laws
• Technical knowledge of environmental laws and regulations for contaminated lands and brownfield development
• 3+ years of experience in environmental compliance and permitting, waste management, contractual, regulatory, and liability assessments, environmental permit evaluations and applications, EIAs and water discharge requirements

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in environmental compliance and permitting, waste management, contractual, regulatory, and liability assessments, environmental permit evaluations and applications, EIAs and water discharge requirements
• Subject matter expertise in identifying and managing risks and liabilities associated with contaminated lands and brownfield developments

Responsibilities

• Review technical reports, assess environmental risks and requirements, and develop mitigation strategies to support data center siting and development strategies and site-specific project delivery.
• Conduct environmental due diligence activities, including evaluating Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, regulatory and permitting evaluations.
• Coordinate development of sampling and remedial action plans.
• Provide technical support on compliance with environmental laws and regulations related to site contamination.
• Align remedial activities with broader site development schedule and permitting considerations.
• Communicate environmental requirements to internal and external project partners and collaborate with regulatory agencies, environmental consultants, design engineers, legal teams, and project managers, to facilitate permitting and remedial processes and address environmental concerns.
• Coordinate with partner teams to optimize conceptual site plans accounting for environmentally sensitive areas and develop site development and permitting strategies that ensure that projects are environmentally responsible and meet required timelines.
• Coordinate and lead regulatory agency interactions and negotiations in support of environmental permit acquisition and regional development strategies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, driving efficiencies, and developing initiatives to improve AWS’ management of environmental risks.
• Develop, manage, and track metrics to evaluate project delivery.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed