Power Systems Engineer & Grid Compliance Specialist, HVDE Design Engineering EMEA

We are seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer to play a critical role in designing and modeling electrical transmission and distribution this position you will be responsible for conducting technical analyses modeling power system performance and providing recommendations to optimize the reliability efficiency and safety of our power systems.

As a Power Systems Specialist you will focus on assessing the medium to long-term impact of load profiles on our network. The primary objective is to identify solutions and technologies which can be utilized to address any pow

You will be involved from the early planning (per-design) stages to develop review improve and approve power architecture typologies and you will be leading the development of protection coordination studies during the execution phases.

If you have the passion necessary skills and experience to excel or grow as a Power Systems Specialist or if you want to learn more about the role we encourage you to apply.

Key job responsibilities
- Perform detailed power system studies including load flow analysis short-circuit analysis and transient stability analysis using advanced software tools
- Develop and maintain accurate models of the electrical transmission and distribution network incorporating the latest system changes and upgrades
- Analyze system performance data to identify potential issues and bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve system reliability and capacity
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including substation design operations and planning to ensure seamless integration of power system enhancements
- Overseeing third-party vendors to ensure quality and integration of power system studies into main projects.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends emerging technologies and regulatory changes that may impact power system design and operation
- Provide technical guidance and training to junior members of the team
- Participate in the development of technical standards policies and procedures for the organization

A day in the life
Delivering in this role its all about Amazons Day 1 culture and operating model that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.

You will be responsible for taking designs from concept to the construction document set. Defining critical equipment specifications and approving technical equipment submittals you will indirectly support construction and be a part of the process from site selection review through commissioning and ultimately turnover.

Being relied on as a subject matter expert in the electrical engineering field we highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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.

About the team
We are a passionate group of infrastructure power systems engineers dedicated to maintaining the backbone of cloud computing. Our team thrives on innovation collaboration and solving complex technical challenges that enable global technological advancement.

We support Amazons mission-critical infrastructures such as medium and high-voltage substations and Grid connections that powers data centers across Europe the Middle East and Africa.

Diverse Experiences
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Why AWS
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Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud


- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience in power system analysis and design
- Proficiency in using power system analysis software such as ETAP PSSE or DIgSILENT PowerFactory and PSCAD.
- Experience with transmission and distribution systems generation renewable energy and energy storage systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical data.

- Chartered Engineer (or working towards) with a recognized body
- Experience in substation design and protection system coordination
- Knowledge of renewable energy integration and distributed generation technologies
- 3 years of experience directly related to data center or mission critical facility design.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB for custom software development.

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