Amazon is looking for a results-oriented individual to join the AWS AMER West Energy Team. In this role, you will support AWS's infrastructure expansion by leading energy projects with electric utilities and energy companies in the AMER West region. 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 West. The candidate will manage utility interactions, work with internal and external engineering, real estate and planning teams to deliver the electric infrastructure to serve AWS data centers, including but not limited to managing the utility, 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 on innovative energy projects. The candidate will have experience working with regulated electric utilities to develop, contract and deliver medium and high voltage power infrastructure, and related tariffs and agreements. The right candidate will have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about the 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 the day-to-day interactions with these partners, you will be responsible for ensuring 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 medium voltage and high voltage power infrastructure projects.
- Manage capital budgets for electrical 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.
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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.
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. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
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 handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with design or construction administration of a variety of electrical distribution systems ranging from low voltage to high voltage
- Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure
- Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Experience working directly with public utility commissions and other energy regulators
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, WA, Seattle - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
