Full Job Description
Amazon is looking for a results-oriented individual to join the AWS Energy Team. In this role, you will support AWS's infrastructure expansion by leading energy projects with electric utilities and energy companies across AWS regions. This role will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to grow AWS's diverse, reliable and low-cost energy supply. The candidate must be able to manage the execution of multiple large scale power infrastructure projects across different geographies in AMER Central. The candidate will manage utility interactions, work with internal and external engineering, real estate and planning teams to deliver the power infrastructure to serve AWS data centers, including but not limited to managing the utility or power provider, EPC vendor and/or Owners Engineer to meet AWS' needs. The candidate will work as part of an integrated team to implement energy program requirements and deliver tangible reliability and cost saving results.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong energy background and a proven track record of developing and delivering innovative energy projects, including the construction and commissioning of power generation plants, energy storage, and electric infrastructure. The candidate will have experience working with regulated electric utilities to develop, contract, and deliver medium and high voltage power infrastructure, related tariffs and agreements, as well as determining requirements for systems including power generation solutions. The right candidate will have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, operations, and technical challenges, with the skill set to drive tactical execution of project schedules, contracts, initiatives, and team goals. By establishing and growing business and technical relationships, and managing day-to-day interactions with these partners, you will be responsible for ensuring the energy requirements needed to support AWS's global infrastructure expansion are met.
This role requires some domestic travel (less than 20%).
Key job responsibilities
• Manage multiple Utilities, EPC and Owner's Engineers to deliver a portfolio of inflight power generation and medium/high voltage power infrastructure projects.
• Manage capital budgets for power infrastructure and energy projects.
• Collaborate with the internal teams and regulated utilities on the implementation and management of energy and projects in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Identify and develop innovative cost savings projects and initiatives related to energy infrastructure and supply.
• Work with utility regulators to develop policies and guidelines that enable broader AWS strategies and objectives.
A day in the life
Our team is accountable for the full lifecycle of utility power delivery to existing and future AWS data centers throughout North and South America. We are uniquely positioned and encourage to execute innovative energy solutions that accelerate our sustainability goals, improve power reliability and optimize costs.
Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and helps you further develop your skill set. Here at AWS, we embrace our differences and are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
- Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)
- Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience with design or construction administration of a variety of electrical distribution systems ranging from low voltage to high voltage
- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
- Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects, or experience in solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits)
- Experience evaluating and implementing innovative infrastructure and operational strategies within the energy sector, such as power generation, energy storage, demand response, etc.
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.
USA, TX, Austin - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually