Senior Water Permitting & Regulatory Strategy Manager, AWS Water Team

Senior Water Permitting & Regulatory Strategy Manager, AWS Water Team

Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Senior Water Permitting & Regulatory Strategy Manager to support data center development across the AMER East region.

The ideal candidate will lead complex water and wastewater permitting efforts, develop regional permitting strategies, and serve as a subject-matter expert on regulatory frameworks across key Eastern U.S. jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or support water and wastewater permitting efforts across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, and other AMER East geographies.
• Manage regulatory agency relationships and support compliance with state-specific sewage facility planning and permitting frameworks.
• Advise on water and wastewater permitting feasibility and strategy during site selection and entitlement phases.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide water and wastewater permitting expertise that supports broader project permitting and infrastructure execution.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience working with state permitting agencies such as PA DEP, Ohio EPA, Maryland Department of the Environment, or Virginia DEQ.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects across jurisdictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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