JobsSr. Regional Enviro Engineer - Water Compliance, AWS Environmental Team
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Sr. Regional Enviro Engineer - Water Compliance, AWS Environmental Team

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

$139,300 - $208,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Regional Environmental Engineer (REE) will focus on water compliance at AWS data centers, providing technical expertise in various water-related regulatory frameworks. This role involves evaluating infrastructure, developing compliance programs, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure adherence to environmental standards. The AWS Environmental team is responsible for operational compliance across global infrastructure projects. The REE will also stay updated on evolving regulations and best practices in the industry.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
  • Experience with NPDES and industrial wastewater permitting and compliance
  • Experience developing or implementing water-quality sampling and monitoring programs
  • Master's degree in engineering or equivalent is preferred
  • Working knowledge of potable water and septic/onsite wastewater treatment systems
  • Experience with industrial wastewater treatment and local industrial-user permits
  • Experience reviewing civil, mechanical, plumbing, and process designs for compliance
  • Strong analytical, technical-writing, communication, relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead water compliance programs for water supply and discharge across US data center locations
  • Develop and maintain the water compliance program for NPDES and other permits
  • Provide guidance on evaluating regulatory applicability and permitting requirements
  • Evaluate industrial wastewater and stormwater permitting and compliance
  • Provide technical guidance on potable water systems and onsite wastewater systems
  • Develop standard templates and technical guidance for water-quality sampling and monitoring plans
  • Evaluate water and wastewater treatment processes and compliance implications
  • Build mechanisms and metrics to track water-quality data and compliance performance
  • Read and evaluate engineering plans and partner with design and operations teams
  • Communicate the technical and regulatory basis for environmental requirements
  • Set standards and oversight mechanisms for compliance by employees and contractors
  • Support interactions with regulatory agencies and emergency response planning
  • Develop and deliver water compliance training for relevant staff
  • Stay current with evolving water regulations and industry best practices

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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