Environmental Sustainability Engineer

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Job Description

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, consistently recognized among the top companies in the Best Workplaces™ ranking by Great Place to Work® in Portugal. In 2026, we were once again distinguished as one of the top Best Workplaces in the country (category 201-500 employees), reinforcing our commitment to an exceptional employee experience and workplace culture.

We are a team of over 500 talented individuals, spanning more than 30 functions and areas of expertise, and representing over 40 nationalities. Together, we bring diverse perspectives and professional backgrounds to help shape the future of healthcare through innovation and technology.

This is your opportunity to explore a world of possibilities across areas such as Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology & Innovation, Cybersecurity, R&D Operations, Global Distribution, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, General & Administrative, Human Resources, and many more.

Located in the heart of Lisbon, our AMGEN office fosters a culture of innovation, excellence, and purpose. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients.

What we do at AMGEN matters in people’s lives.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ENGINEER

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Engineer will be part of the Engineering Operations and Services (EOS) department with a focus on overall environmental sustainability program management as well as collaboration with other Global and Site Engineering representatives to ensure environmental sustainability remains integrated into business processes.

The responsibilities of the role will include:

- Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of environmental sustainability project oriented work efforts with particular oversight of environmental sustainability as it applies to the engineering capital project delivery process.

- Active participation on the team of engineers providing sustainability impact assessments (technical/engineering assessment).

- Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts, performing quality review, and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately.

- Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the program needs.

- Responsible for managing the Environmental Sustainability (ES) core team and Internal Steering Committee (ISC) meetings, including attending meetings and tracking agenda and action items.

- Responsible for managing other, varied small-scale environmental sustainability initiatives.

- Supports overall environmental sustainability department program progress against plan.

- Coordinates communication with areas across the enterprise that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed.

- Individual contributor role without human resource management responsibilities (e.g., hiring, performance management).

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

Basic Qualifications:

- Master’s degree OR

- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of engineering/ scientific experience OR

- Associate’s Degree and 6 years of engineering / scientific experience OR

- High School Diploma / GED and 8 years of engineering / scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Engineering, Physical, or Life Sciences

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

- Demonstrated behaviors consistent with Amgen’s Values

- Passion and interest in environmental sustainability

- Knowledge of engineering principles (e.g. to determine attainable usage reductions / savings for various energy and water conservation measures

- Ability to lead and deliver results in an interactive matrixed environment

- Strong written and oral communication skills, relationship building, and leadership skills

- Experience with general office software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

- Program / Project Management Skills

- Ability to develop and support detailed engineering analysis spreadsheets to support project justification, design, development, and capital planning

- Experience or exposure to measurement and verification (M&V) and international measurement and verification protocols such as IPMVP

- Experience working on LEED projects or LEED certification

- Successful completion of EIT with intention to pursue a PE license or equivalent designation

- Experience and / or knowledge of industrial, laboratory, and relevant manufacturing environments and systems including but not limited to: boilers, chilled water plants, refrigeration, compressed air, process heating / cooling, motors, pumps, HVAC, and lighting.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care deeply for our teammates’ well-being and growth.

- Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.

- Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act.

- Generous AMGEN Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.

- Flexible work arrangements.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AMGEN is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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