Senior Level Air Resources Engineer Jobs
Senior level air resources engineer jobs place experienced professionals in charge of regulatory strategy, complex permitting projects, and the technical teams that deliver compliance outcomes across air quality programs. Openings concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with 27% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Burns & McDonnell, Ramboll, and Stantec hiring at this level now.
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DESCRIPTION
Amazon's Global Environmental Assurance and Protection team works to make Amazon the global benchmark for environmental excellence across our operations. As Senior Manager, Global Air & Energy Programs, you own Amazon's global air & energy strategy and are accountable for steering Amazon toward that benchmark. That scope covers air quality and emissions compliance, air permitting and greenhouse gas reporting, energy management and efficiency, and emerging regulatory obligations. You will build and govern global programs from multi-year planning through real-time execution. You lead a team that turns regulatory requirements into durable, auditable field execution.
The Senior Manager, Global Air & Energy Programs establishes and maintains cross-organizational alignment on a unified compliance vision across all regions, business units, and dependency stakeholders. This leader develops multi-year compliance plans that account for emerging regulations, manages program budgets, and holds internal and external stakeholders accountable to compliance milestones through structured program controllership mechanisms. They embed air and energy compliance objectives across organizations so that environmental accountability becomes part of day-to-day operations.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in air and energy regulatory compliance combined with the strategic leadership capability to drive accountability across VP-level organizations. They communicate technical compliance requirements clearly to executive, operational, and legal audiences, and use data and business intelligence to drive continuous improvement at scale.
This role requires independent judgment, a high tolerance for ambiguity, and the ability to define the right organizational structure, mechanisms, and strategy to meet long-term compliance objectives in a dynamic, high-growth business environment. If you are motivated by solving complex regulatory problems at scale and building the compliance infrastructure to match, this role is for you.
Key job responsibilities
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Establish and maintain cross-organizational alignment on a unified air and energy compliance vision, spanning all in-scope business units and integrating objectives into OP1, OP2, and quarterly planning cycles.
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Own the strategic air and energy program roadmap, including air quality, emissions, air permitting, greenhouse gas, and energy management compliance programs and field execution frameworks.
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Develop and govern multi-year operating plans, program budgets, and resource allocation strategies that balance immediate compliance obligations against long-term infrastructure investment.
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Build and operate program controllership mechanisms that drive speed, quality, and accountability across internal and external stakeholders, proactively surfacing and mitigating air and energy compliance risk.
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Communicate compliance strategy, program status, and escalation risks clearly and concisely to Director and VP-level audiences across Operations, Legal, Finance, and Technology.
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Partner with Amazon Legal, state and local regulators, environmental consultants, and technology teams to resolve air and energy compliance barriers, accelerate engineered solutions, and reduce manual dependency in compliance execution.
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Define, implement, and govern KPI and compliance metric frameworks that provide real-time visibility into air and energy program performance, milestone achievement, and regulatory posture across all business units.
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Lead the talent management lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, and structured development planning that builds organizational depth and capability.
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Oversee work performed by third-party contractors, consultants, and inspection vendors, holding external partners accountable to program milestones and quality standards through structured audit and governance mechanisms.
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Work autonomously in a highly ambiguous, high-stakes regulatory environment, exercising independent judgment to define the right strategy, structure, and mechanisms for delivering compliance outcomes at scale.
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Embed air and energy compliance objectives into day-to-day operational rhythms.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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10+ years of risk management, audit, legal, compliance or related field work including engaging with external stakeholders experience
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Experience in risk management, audit, legal, compliance or a related field including engaging with external stakeholders
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Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
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Experience working within a global company, with multi-country responsibilities
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Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field
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7+ years of team management with 6 or more direct reports experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience in regulatory compliance management with government agencies
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Master's degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, atmospheric or air quality science, energy systems, or a related field
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Experience developing and implementing air and energy compliance programs, for example Title V and minor source air permitting, greenhouse gas reporting, emissions inventories, refrigerant management, and energy or utility compliance, in accordance with applicable laws
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Professional credential where applicable, for example a Professional Engineer (PE), a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or an equivalent professional environmental certification
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Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management system design, implementation, or certification
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.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 142,700.00 - 193,100.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 158,600.00 - 214,500.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 158,600.00 - 214,500.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon's Global Environmental Assurance and Protection team works to make Amazon the global benchmark for environmental excellence across our operations. As Senior Manager, Global Air & Energy Programs, you own Amazon's global air & energy strategy and are accountable for steering Amazon toward that benchmark. That scope covers air quality and emissions compliance, air permitting and greenhouse gas reporting, energy management and efficiency, and emerging regulatory obligations. You will build and govern global programs from multi-year planning through real-time execution. You lead a team that turns regulatory requirements into durable, auditable field execution.
The Senior Manager, Global Air & Energy Programs establishes and maintains cross-organizational alignment on a unified compliance vision across all regions, business units, and dependency stakeholders. This leader develops multi-year compliance plans that account for emerging regulations, manages program budgets, and holds internal and external stakeholders accountable to compliance milestones through structured program controllership mechanisms. They embed air and energy compliance objectives across organizations so that environmental accountability becomes part of day-to-day operations.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in air and energy regulatory compliance combined with the strategic leadership capability to drive accountability across VP-level organizations. They communicate technical compliance requirements clearly to executive, operational, and legal audiences, and use data and business intelligence to drive continuous improvement at scale.
This role requires independent judgment, a high tolerance for ambiguity, and the ability to define the right organizational structure, mechanisms, and strategy to meet long-term compliance objectives in a dynamic, high-growth business environment. If you are motivated by solving complex regulatory problems at scale and building the compliance infrastructure to match, this role is for you.
Key job responsibilities
-
Establish and maintain cross-organizational alignment on a unified air and energy compliance vision, spanning all in-scope business units and integrating objectives into OP1, OP2, and quarterly planning cycles.
-
Own the strategic air and energy program roadmap, including air quality, emissions, air permitting, greenhouse gas, and energy management compliance programs and field execution frameworks.
-
Develop and govern multi-year operating plans, program budgets, and resource allocation strategies that balance immediate compliance obligations against long-term infrastructure investment.
-
Build and operate program controllership mechanisms that drive speed, quality, and accountability across internal and external stakeholders, proactively surfacing and mitigating air and energy compliance risk.
-
Communicate compliance strategy, program status, and escalation risks clearly and concisely to Director and VP-level audiences across Operations, Legal, Finance, and Technology.
-
Partner with Amazon Legal, state and local regulators, environmental consultants, and technology teams to resolve air and energy compliance barriers, accelerate engineered solutions, and reduce manual dependency in compliance execution.
-
Define, implement, and govern KPI and compliance metric frameworks that provide real-time visibility into air and energy program performance, milestone achievement, and regulatory posture across all business units.
-
Lead the talent management lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, and structured development planning that builds organizational depth and capability.
-
Oversee work performed by third-party contractors, consultants, and inspection vendors, holding external partners accountable to program milestones and quality standards through structured audit and governance mechanisms.
-
Work autonomously in a highly ambiguous, high-stakes regulatory environment, exercising independent judgment to define the right strategy, structure, and mechanisms for delivering compliance outcomes at scale.
-
Embed air and energy compliance objectives into day-to-day operational rhythms.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
10+ years of risk management, audit, legal, compliance or related field work including engaging with external stakeholders experience
-
Experience in risk management, audit, legal, compliance or a related field including engaging with external stakeholders
-
Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
-
Experience working within a global company, with multi-country responsibilities
-
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field
-
7+ years of team management with 6 or more direct reports experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Experience in regulatory compliance management with government agencies
-
Master's degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, atmospheric or air quality science, energy systems, or a related field
-
Experience developing and implementing air and energy compliance programs, for example Title V and minor source air permitting, greenhouse gas reporting, emissions inventories, refrigerant management, and energy or utility compliance, in accordance with applicable laws
-
Professional credential where applicable, for example a Professional Engineer (PE), a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or an equivalent professional environmental certification
-
Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management system design, implementation, or certification
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.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 142,700.00 - 193,100.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 158,600.00 - 214,500.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 158,600.00 - 214,500.00 USD annually
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Senior Level Air Resources Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level air resources engineer job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have led air quality permitting projects from scoping through agency approval, not just supported them. Demonstrating ownership of regulatory strategy, familiarity with Title V or New Source Review permitting, and experience mentoring junior engineers gives candidates a clear edge. Tailoring your resume to show outcomes, not just responsibilities, matters more at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level air resources engineers?
Companies hiring senior level air resources engineers right now include Burns & McDonnell, Ramboll, and Stantec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from environmental consulting firms, industrial operators, and government agencies managing complex air quality programs.
Are there remote senior level air resources engineer jobs?
Yes, though many roles still require site visits or agency coordination in person. About 27% of senior level air resources engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in modeling, compliance reporting, and policy-focused roles than in facility-based permitting work.
What makes an air resources engineer role senior level?
Senior level air resources engineer roles are defined by scope and ownership. These positions require leading multi-pollutant permitting efforts, making independent technical judgments on regulatory applicability, and setting the direction for how a program or project team approaches compliance. Mentoring junior staff and serving as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies are also standard expectations at this stage.
Which industries hire the most senior level air resources engineers?
Senior Level air resources engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, 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 experienced engineers to manage permitting risk and regulatory relationships at a strategic level.