Energy Projects Manager AWS Energy Team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon is looking for a resultsoriented individual to join the AWS AMER East Energy Team. In this role you will support AWSs infrastructure expansion by leading energy projects with electric utilities and energy companies in the AMER East region. This role will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to grow AWSs diverse reliable and lowcost energy supply. The candidate must be able to manage the of multiple large scale power infrastructure projects across different geographies in AMER East. 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 skillset to drive tactical of project schedules contracts initiatives and team goals. By establishing and growing business and technical relationships and managing the daytoday interactions with these partners you will be responsible for ensuring energy requirements needed to support AWSs global infrastructure expansion are met.

This role requires some domestic travel (less than 20.

Key job responsibilities
Manage multiple Utilities EPC and Owners 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.

About the team
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Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in Engineering/Business or other technical field or an additional 4 years of relevant experience
5 years of experience working in utility/energy industry in a commercial/business development or technical role
2 years of experience developing and delivering Medium Voltage and High Voltage electric infrastructure projects in a planning or project management role
2 years of experience reviewing energy projects and contracts with utilities and contractors
2 years of experience collaborating with external stakeholders to drive projects

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication organization time management and problem solving skills
Experience planning engineering developing or constructing substations or other 34.5kV or greater energy infrastructure
Experience evaluating and implementing innovative infrastructure and operational strategies within the energy sector such as energy storage demand response fuel cells etc
Experience working directly with public utility commissions and other energy regulators
Experience with IT infrastructure data centers and cloud services
Strong Bias for Action with an ability to look around corners and deliver results for the business

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