Environment Construction Engineer, AWS Data Center Environment

In this role you will provide environmental oversight for AWS data center construction across the EMEA region, partnering with the Global Construction Program Lead to implement program requirements and ensure environmental compliance throughout the project lifecycle. You will perform risk assessments, monitor contractor performance, and support incident response and continuous improvement. This position blends hands-on site oversight with cross-functional collaboration to safeguard compliance and drive sustainable construction practices. You will work closely with regional teams to review designs, report on metrics, and strengthen environmental governance across a high-growth portfolio.

• On-site assessment and oversight of construction environmental risks for AWS data center projects in the EMEA region
• Complete Construction Environmental Risk Forms during pre-design to identify high-risk aspects
• Conduct environmental inspections using standardized checklists at AWS permitted/owned sites during pre-PFHO construction
• Monitor General Contractor performance with permit conditions, CEMPs, and environmental regulations
• Review and approve CEMPs submitted by contractors
• Work with Construction teams and local Regional Environmental Engineers to ensure compliance with environmental regulatory requirements
• Manage environmental incidents and non-compliances, coordinating responses with regulatory agencies as needed
• Provide technical support to construction teams on environmental matters
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action development, ensure root cause analyses and corrections are completed on time
• Verify that recommendations are implemented by construction teams
• Proactively identify and resolve issues to prevent incidents and drive improvements across the Spain portfolio
• Collaborate with Construction Managers, General Contractors, environmental consultants, and cross-functional teams including AWS Environmental Legal, InfraOps, and Design Engineering
• Review design changes that may impact environmental compliance
• Develop local documentation, prepare regulatory reports, and track environmental metrics and program performance

• Bachelor's degree in science or equivalent
• Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including regulated waste, water, and air regulations in accordance with applicable laws
• Experience in environmental compliance and permitting, waste management, contractual, regulatory, and liability assessments, environmental permit evaluations and applications, EIAs and water discharge requirements
• Applied knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and standards related to air quality, water quality, waste management, and hazardous materials

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and technical advisory capabilities
• Proactive problem solving and incident prevention
• Environmental compliance program development and implementation
• Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
• Environmental permitting and EIAs