Senior Water Resources Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services 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.

AWS Infrastructure Services 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.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. Do you have the passion to work in the AWS Water industry with a focus on water stewardship and sustainability efforts? Do you have the industry background, technical depth, and business development skills needed to help further establish AWS as the leader in the water industry? Amazon is seeking a self-starter to join the AWS Water team in pioneering the future for data center water supply in how AWS delivers water projects and partners with water utilities/companies across the United States. In this role, you will manage multiple, large scale and technically complex water infrastructure projects across multiple geographies by facilitating close collaboration between both internal and external stakeholders. Internally, responsibilities include large portfolio project management, reporting status, risks, mitigations and successes to leadership, as well as influencing multiple cross-functional partner teams in the overall data center water delivery business process. The individual will be part of an integrated team to implement a fast scaling portfolio of water infrastructure projects that meets and exceeds AWS’ water program requirements, ultimately delivering projects on time, with tangible reliability and cost‑saving results. The ideal candidate will have both a business and a technology background with demonstrated experience working with utilities and earning customer trust.

The Senior Water Strategy Manager will be responsible for the following:

Support the development and execution of our water supply and infrastructure strategy for AWS data centers in TX and other parts of the Americas

Work collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure teams to support the development of strategic water sourcing opportunities for large-scale, multi-year development projects

Develop and negotiate terms for water and wastewater supply contracts with public and private utilities.

Analyze trends and regulations in the water space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit AWS or the datacenter industry.

Work with utility regulators to develop policies and guidelines that enable broader AWS strategies and objectives that support growth and development and water sustainability programming.

Manage water projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering against cost savings goals.

Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.

Up to 30% travel requirements for project delivery.

Why AWS

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Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required - Economics/Planning/Engineering/Business

10+ years of project‑related experience working with local or state government agencies, utilities, land entitlement or site development due diligence, and permitting entities.

10+ years' work experience managing multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem‑solving skills and ability to recommend actionable decisions with limited/uncertain data.

5+ years’ experience defining terms and conditions, negotiating, and executing water and wastewater supply agreements for commercial or industrial land development purposes.

Knowledge of power distribution and data center mechanical cooling systems

Experience in environmental compliance and permitting, waste management, contractual, regulatory, and liability assessments, environmental permit evaluations and applications, EIAs and water discharge requirements

10+ years of Commercial Real Estate, zoning, and/or land entitlement expertise with a focus in water infrastructure

Proven ability to evaluate new water markets, utility tariffs, policies, water contracts, or evaluating new water sourcing opportunities and technologies.

Familiarity with water sustainability programs, water forecasting and scheduling, or developing alternative sources of water supply for industrial cooling purposes.

15+ years of direct experience with planning, design, construction, operation, or maintenance of water infrastructure management across different regions.

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 for more information. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). 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. Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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