AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists environmental experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for environmental safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
For over 15 years Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud computing platform. What is cloud computing Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources over the Internet.
The AWS Environmental team is an expanding and dynamic team that is critical to enabling AWSs growth around the world as well as ensuring compliance of AWSs global operations including physical data centers as well as other AWS facilities customer-facing enterprises and products. The Environmental team has responsibility for developing and implementing AWSs global environmental programs.
We are seeking an Environmental Engineer to support site development and environmental compliance in the Berlin Germany region. The environmental engineer will support new site development in the Berlin Brandenburg area including environmental permit preparation communication with the authorities and overseeing consultants helping with the permit preparation. The engineer will also ensure standards and policies support regulatory compliance and they will provide appropriate environmental guidance to regional operations teams. The individual will support environmental performance analysis reporting monitor metrics and guide the operations teams in implementation of Amazon environmental procedures. The environmental engineer will work with internal and external partners that include government entities contractors consultants design construction operations and other key stakeholders.
The Environmental Engineer must have excellent communication skills German and English language skills strong environmental regulatory knowledge including environmental permit preparation processes demonstrated success in supporting roles for program development and management of complex and technical projects.
Key job responsibilities
Manage and ensure compliance with local and national environmental regulations contractual obligations and Amazon policy; represent Amazon at appropriate levels with governmental agencies.
Lead environmental permitting processes including preparation submittal and negotiation of permit requirements with environmental authorities.
Conduct in-depth environmental due diligence reviews for new site selection liaising with internal stakeholders and following established processes.
Drive regional environmental programs by integrating with engineering construction and operations teams fostering an environmentally responsible culture while maintaining environmental management processes and external accreditation.
Ensure work performed by contractors consultants and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards.
Develop analyze and present environmental metrics to measure monitor forecast performance and horizon scan for risk; effectively communicate insights to internal stakeholders.
Submit time-critical environmental reports to various governmental agencies.
Conduct thorough environmental audits and incident investigations complete associated regulatory reporting and develop and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in collaboration with operations and relevant stakeholders.
Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify and manage environmental risks early.
Prioritize and manage multiple technically complex assignments concurrently.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
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 theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its 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 (diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- Experience in environmental compliance and permitting waste management contractual regulatory and liability assessments environmental permit evaluations and applications EIAs and water discharge requirements
- Bachelors degree in environmental science chemical or environmental engineering or related field with 7 years serving as an environmental technical resource compliance specialist or program manager.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with experience in environmental reporting documentation environmental investigations and developing corrective actions.
- Ability to work under pressure handle regulatory deadlines with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills in German and English with the ability to collaborate with various departments external stakeholders contractors consultants and regulatory agencies.
- This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state.
- Experience in a data center or other critical environment or experience in facilities management
- Masters degree or equivalent in environmental field
- Knowledge of environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
- Experience with environmental impact assessments
- Familiarity with sustainability reporting and metrics
- Knowledge of waste management and circular economy principles
- Experience with environmental auditing and compliance verification
- Understanding of climate change regulations and carbon reporting
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
