Regional Environmental Manager

Location:
Tahoe Reno, NV, with routine travel to Austin and Houston, TX

At Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.

We believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.

The Regional Environmental Manager leads environmental compliance programs for Switch campuses in Reno, Nevada, and Austin and Houston, Texas. This role serves as the primary environmental compliance resource for the region and is responsible for program ownership, regulatory engagement, permitting, compliance assurance, and environmental incident response.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Construction, Energy, Legal, Procurement, and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Your work will support safe, reliable data center operations while helping the business manage environmental risk and meet growth objectives.

This position is based at the Reno campus and requires routine travel to other assigned campuses.

• Lead environmental compliance programs for assigned Nevada and Texas campuses.
• Manage air quality permitting and compliance activities, including permit applications and renewals, operating-hour tracking, fuel-use records, emissions calculations, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Develop and maintain Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.
• Manage NPDES, stormwater, and wastewater compliance activities, including permitting, inspections, monitoring, best management practices, and reporting.
• Support Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Tier II and Toxic Release Inventory reporting.
• Lead waste compliance programs covering waste characterization, handling, storage, transportation, and disposal.
• Support environmental requirements for emergency generators, fuel systems, battery storage, cooling infrastructure, water treatment systems, and chemical management.
• Support regional emergency preparedness and response programs, including facility response plans, drills, training, and incident management.
• Ensure permits, registrations, plans, inspections, and reports are accurate, current, and submitted on time.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for environmental regulators, inspectors, consultants, and third-party auditors within the region.
• Coordinate responses to inspections, agency requests, notices, and enforcement matters.
• Monitor emerging regulations and assess potential impacts on Switch operations and projects.
• Support Environmental Management Systems, compliance audits, and risk assessments.
• Provide environmental support for new construction, expansions, and upgrades at existing facilities.
• Develop and deliver environmental training for Operations teams, contractors, and support personnel.
• Investigate spills, permit deviations, environmental incidents, and regulatory inquiries.
• Track corrective actions and ensure identified issues are resolved.
• Support sustainability initiatives related to water, waste, emissions, energy, and resource management.
• Maintain regional compliance records, dashboards, and performance reporting.
• Travel up to 30% to support assigned campuses and regulatory activities.

You apply sound judgment when balancing compliance requirements, operational needs, and business priorities.

You communicate technical environmental requirements clearly to employees, contractors, leaders, and regulators.

You take ownership of programs and follow through on permits, reports, corrective actions, and commitments.

You identify compliance risks early and develop practical solutions.

You remain organized while managing multiple sites,…