Mid Level Air Resources Engineer Jobs
Mid level air resources engineer jobs go to professionals ready to own monitoring programs, lead regulatory analyses, and guide technical decisions with limited oversight. Openings run across Retail, Technology & Software, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, with 19% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Amazon, Axon, and Shield AI hiring at this level now.
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Join a diverse, dynamic, and enthusiastic team of environmental compliance professionals who play a leading role in air quality permitting and compliance at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where we have a history of leading the world in innovative technologies and services. As a member of the Environmental team, you will support environmental programs aimed at ensuring compliance with air quality regulations and standards in the Americas while also enabling AWS's growth around the world.
As an Air Compliance Program Manager (ACPM), your primary focus will be serving as the air compliance subject matter expert (SME) across an Americas sub-region, providing programmatic oversight and ensuring alignment of compliance practices across all AWS data centers. You will build regional-level compliance infrastructure (frameworks, standards, tools, and visibility) and provide functional direction to the Regional Environmental Engineers (REEs) who execute compliance at their sites. You will work closely with the Environmental team, engineering, operations teams, vendors, and other partners to ensure consistent application of air quality compliance programs, particularly those related to Tier 4 compliant diesel generators. Your role will involve providing technical expertise on local, state, and federal air regulations and creating strategies for continuous improvement in air compliance management. As the team's air compliance SME, you will support REEs across the region to resolve complex air compliance challenges and drive environmental performance. You will also play a key role in standardizing incident response and reporting protocols related to air compliance events.
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of air compliance and regulatory requirements in North America, demonstrated ability to develop and standardize complex compliance systems across multiple jurisdictions, and proven experience leading air quality initiatives that drive environmental performance and sustainability. The ideal candidate will excel at providing strategic guidance while maintaining strong attention to technical details and have a track record of successfully collaborating with diverse stakeholders to implement environmental compliance programs at scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Build and lead regional air quality compliance programs, providing standards and functional direction to in-region engineers across North and South America
- Set and maintain the regional framework for compliance with federal, state, and local air quality regulations related to emergency backup power systems
- Ensure compliance with EPA regulations including 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII (Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines)
- Develop and implement air quality monitoring programs and compliance tracking systems for permitted backup power generation (Tier 2/Tier 4 diesel generators, natural gas, etc)
- Establish standardized emissions testing programs and protocols that engineers and testing firms execute at their sites
- Provide technical guidance on air quality compliance requirements
- Support emergency response planning related to air quality incidents
- Collaborate with the air permitting team and in-region engineers to ensure operational compliance with existing permit conditions
- Stay current with evolving air quality regulations and industry best practices for diesel generator management
- Develop and deliver air quality compliance training for relevant staff
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for air quality compliance
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in EHS or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations experience, or Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years with air permitting and/or compliance experience at local, state, federal levels
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including regulated waste, water, and air regulations in accordance with applicable laws
- 3+ years with engine specific regulations including 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ and 40 CFR 60 Subpart IIII
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
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USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
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Mid Level Air Resources Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level air resources engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led permit applications, managed emissions inventories, or produced technical reports independently. Tailor your application to show comfort with regulatory frameworks like the Clean Air Act and state implementation plans. Demonstrating that you can work with minimal supervision and deliver accurate, defensible analyses is what separates mid level candidates from junior ones.
Which companies hire mid level air resources engineers?
Companies hiring mid level air resources engineers right now include Amazon, Axon, and Shield AI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from environmental consulting firms, state and local air quality management districts, energy producers, and large industrial operators with active permitting or compliance programs.
Are there remote mid level air resources engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles still involve some site work or agency coordination. About 19% of mid level air resources engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in data analysis, air quality modeling, and permit writing functions where fieldwork is not required daily. Fully on-site positions remain common at government agencies and facilities with active monitoring operations.
How do I move up to a mid level air resources engineer role?
Moving into a mid level air resources engineer role comes from building a record of independent technical output. Early-career engineers typically start by supporting permit applications and emissions calculations, then gradually take ownership of discrete projects, improve their fluency with dispersion modeling tools and regulatory databases, and demonstrate that their work holds up under agency review. Measurable impact, such as permits secured or compliance deadlines met, signals readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level air resources engineers?
Mid Level air resources engineer roles concentrate in Retail, Technology & Software, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they face the most rigorous federal and state air quality obligations, requiring engineers with enough experience to manage ongoing compliance, respond to agency inquiries, and support environmental review for new projects.