Environmental Engineer - Air Quality & Permitting

Description

Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

The Environmental Engineer will lead critical environmental initiatives for Amazon's Leo, based at either our Redmond or Kirkland, Washington facility. This role combines technical engineering expertise with strategic program management to enhance Leo's environmental performance and regulatory compliance. As an individual contributor, you will develop and implement environmental management systems, manage compliance programs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with leadership teams, you will integrate environmental engineering solutions and best practices into daily operations while ensuring regulatory requirements are met. Your responsibilities will encompass technical design and oversight of environmental systems, development of compliance processes, and implementation of sustainable practices.

Key job responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive environmental management systems
• Drive environmental compliance programs to ensure adherence to all applicable regulations
• Manage environmental permits and agency relationships
• Develop technical solutions for environmental challenges
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
• Evaluate facility conditions and recommend improvement alternatives
• Perform data analysis and environmental metrics reporting
• Lead compliance reviews of internal processes and practices
• Serve as key point of contact for environmental issues and develop technical solutions
• Maintain expertise in current and emerging environmental regulations
• Lead cross-functional environmental projects and initiatives
• Develop and deliver environmental training programs
• Mentor junior staff and promote environmental stewardship
• Build relationships with key internal/external stakeholders
• Manage environmental budgets and resources effectively


A day in the life
Based at our Redmond or Kirkland, Washington production facility, the Environmental Engineer will develop and support Amazon Leo's EHS Environmental Compliance programs under the Sr. Environmental Manager. You'll shape and improve environmental programs while supporting satellite manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include implementing technical solutions, driving compliance initiatives, and developing innovative approaches to environmental challenges in our facilities. This position offers unique opportunities at the intersection of aerospace technology and environmental engineering, contributing directly to Leo's mission of providing global satellite connectivity while ensuring environmental excellence.

About the team
At Amazon, we embrace differences and champion inclusion through our employee-led affinity groups and innovative benefits. Our Leadership Principles guide us to seek diverse perspectives, learn continuously, and earn trust. As Earth's most customer-centric company, we seek talented individuals and support their growth through mentorship. Our team's diverse experience levels create an environment where knowledge sharing thrives.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
- Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including regulated waste, water, and air regulations in accordance with applicable laws
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing large, complicated programs
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
- 5+ years of environmental engineering/management experience in aerospace industry or similar field
- Industrial environmental experience with demonstrated compliance expertise across multiple environmental media types (Air Quality, Hazardous Waste, Industrial Wastewater, Stormwater, etc.)
- Strong background in environmental risk assessment, compliance auditing, and corrective action implementation

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related technical field
- 8+ years of environmental engineering/management experience in the aerospace industry or similar fields
- Proven track record in laboratory/R&D, complex manufacturing, and/or production environments
- Demonstrated ability to engage workforce at all levels to build and maintain a strong environmental culture
- Experience implementing environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001) across multiple sites
- Knowledge of emerging environmental technologies and best practices in the aerospace industry
- Experience in developing and implementing corporate sustainability strategies
- Experience in regulatory negotiations and managing relationships with environmental agencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of building strong working relationships across all levels and disciplines
- Adaptable and receptive to feedback, with the ability to quickly implement changes
- Experience mentoring junior environmental professionals and driving organizational change

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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.