Energy Strategy Lead – Data Center Utilities (AMER)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS Energy team is seeking a self-starting leader to define end-to-end power strategy for AWS data centers across the Americas. You will partner with utilities, EPCs and internal teams to deliver scalable, low-cost energy solutions while driving projects on time and within budget.

The role requires experience negotiating power supply contracts, managing complex infrastructure programs, and collaborating with regulators to enable AWS energy objectives across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Engineering/Business or other technical field
• 3+ years working in utility/energy industry in a commercial/business development or technical role
• 3+ years of power transaction or contracting experience in US West, performing financial models and analysis on rates and energy cost, negotiation interconnection agreements and related contracts with utilities and contractors
• 2+ years managing multiple million dollar power infrastructure contracts with external stakeholders to drive projects to completion
• Master’s Degree (MBA) preferred
• Experience planning, engineering, developing or constructing substations or other 34.5kV+ energy infrastructure
• Experience working with public utility commissions and other energy regulators
• Experience with IT infrastructure, data centers and cloud services

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive utilities strategy for AWS data centers for AMER regions
• Manage multiple Utilities, EPC and Owner's Engineers to deliver MV and HV power infrastructure, including negotiations and contracting
• Develop and execute energy strategies that leverage capital projects to reduce long term energy costs and manage capital budgets
• Collaborate with Amazon CFE/RE team to support strategic energy sourcing opportunities
• Execute electricity supply contracts that create new clean energy capacity on the grid and reduce cost
• Manage a portfolio of complex energy projects
• Coordinate with internal teams and regulated utilities on project implementation and timelines
• Identify and develop cost-saving initiatives related to energy infrastructure and supply
• Complete due diligence on in-market opportunities converting them into cost savings
• Work with utility regulators to enable AWS strategies and objectives

Skills

Utility/energy industry experience

Power contracts experience

Contract management

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business or technical field

MBA preferred

Job description

AWS Energy team is seeking a self-starting leader to define end-to-end power strategy for AWS data centers across the Americas. You will partner with utilities, EPCs and internal teams to deliver scalable, low-cost energy solutions while driving projects on time and within budget.

The role requires experience negotiating power supply contracts, managing complex infrastructure programs, and collaborating with regulators to enable AWS energy objectives across regions.