Amazon · 4 months ago
Senior Water Permitting & Regulatory Strategy Manager, AWS Water Team
Arlington, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expAmazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Water Permitting & Regulatory Strategy Manager to join the Infrastructure Services Water Team, supporting data center development across the AMER East region. The individual will lead complex water and wastewater permitting efforts, develop regional permitting strategies, and serve as a subject-matter expert on regulatory frameworks, while also supporting AWS’ broader sustainability and public policy objectives.
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Responsibilities
Lead and/or support water and wastewater permitting efforts across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, and other AMER East geographies
Together with partner teams, develop and support executing state and local-level permitting strategies that align with AWS infrastructure timelines and regulatory requirements, such as:
Water withdrawal and use permits
Industrial wastewater management (Industrial Pretreatment Program/IPP), sewer discharge permitting, and surface water discharge permitting (e.g., NPDES, stormwater)
Utility coordination and connection agreements
Wetland and stream permitting / encroachment permits (e.g., Section 404/401 federally, Chapters 102/105 in PA)
Consumptive use permits
Manage regulatory agency relationships (PA DEP, Ohio EPA, MD Environment, VA DEQ, SRBC, DRBC, local governments) including compliance issues, corrective actions, and resolution tracking
Support compliance with state-specific sewage facility planning and permitting frameworks (e.g., Act 537 in PA and similar laws in other jurisdictions)
Advise on water and wastewater permitting feasibility and strategy during site selection and entitlement phases
Collaborate with AWS internal teams — including environmental, construction, engineering, real estate, legal, and operations — to provide water and wastewater permitting expertise that supports broader project permitting and infrastructure execution
Guide consultants and external partners to ensure accurate and timely preparation of permit applications
Help evaluate and mitigate permitting risks to keep infrastructure delivery on track
Support AWS Public Policy teams by providing regulatory expertise on proposed legislation and regulatory changes (rulemakings), including drafting technical briefings, public comments, and participating in stakeholder engagement processes
In partnership with Public Policy, represent AWS in meetings with government agencies, industry groups, and regulatory bodies
Contribute to the development of policy briefings, comment letters, and other advocacy/communications materials on water-related infrastructure issues
Identify opportunities to advance AWS water sustainability goals through reuse, alternate sourcing, and decentralized treatment systems
Recommend innovative approaches to streamline permitting and regulatory engagement while ensuring environmental compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Planning, Law, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years in water and/or wastewater permitting, regulatory compliance, or infrastructure planning, ideally involving industrial or utility-scale projects
Demonstrated experience working with state permitting agencies such as PA DEP, Ohio EPA, Maryland Department of the Environment, or Virginia DEQ
Familiarity with state or regional regulatory planning frameworks, such as Pennsylvania's Act 537 or equivalents
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects across jurisdictions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain regulatory frameworks to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Advanced degree in Environmental Policy, Public Administration, Environmental Law, Engineering, or related discipline
15+ years supporting permitting and regulatory approvals for infrastructure or development projects, especially in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, or Virginia
Familiarity with the design, permitting, and operation of water treatment, cooling, and wastewater systems
Direct experience with public policy, regulatory engagement, or legislative analysis
Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in a cross-functional, fast-paced technical environment
Relevant certifications a plus (e.g., AICP, CPESC, PMP, REHS/RS)
Benefits
Medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
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