Remote Energy & Utilities Due Diligence Lead

GCS Recruitment Specialists; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Worldwide Operations is expanding its logistics network and seeks a Utility & Energy Due Diligence Program Manager to lead utility due diligence, power delivery planning, and easement analysis for multiple site developments. You will work with utilities, municipalities, title companies, surveyors, and internal teams to remove roadblocks and accelerate timelines.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex multi-site projects with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• Experience supporting utility infrastructure, energy delivery, site development, real estate development, construction, or capital projects.
• Understanding of electric utility systems, service delivery processes, utility applications, and infrastructure planning.
• Experience reviewing easements, rights-of-way, title documentation, property records, or land-use agreements.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating with external stakeholders including utilities, municipalities, consultants, surveyors, and legal teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and project tracking/reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power and utility due diligence for new development sites, including load letter submissions, utility service evaluations, and capacity assessments.
• Research substation availability, feeder capacity, service territories, and utility infrastructure constraints.
• Compile findings into standardized due diligence packages to support site selection and development decisions.
• Review utility easements, rights-of-way, access agreements, and related property documents to identify potential risks, restrictions, or encumbrances.
• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, legal teams, and external consultants to resolve easement and access-related issues.
• Maintain and manage portfolio-level easement trackers, documentation, and reporting tools.
• Serve as the day-to-day technical liaison with utility providers, account managers, right-of-way teams, municipal agencies, and permitting authorities.
• Coordinate pre-application meetings, utility site visits, and ongoing utility engagement activities.
• Track project milestones, utility commitments, timelines, and critical path activities across multiple active projects.
• Develop and maintain reporting templates, dashboards, checklists, and process documentation that improve project visibility and reduce cycle times.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project tracking tools

Job description

Amazon Worldwide Operations is expanding its logistics network and seeks a Utility & Energy Due Diligence Program Manager to lead utility due diligence, power delivery planning, and easement analysis for multiple site developments. You will work with utilities, municipalities, title companies, surveyors, and internal teams to remove roadblocks and accelerate timelines.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex multi-site projects with