Grid Code Compliance Manager, AWS Energy Infrastructure
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
AWS is building the infrastructure that powers the worlds most critical workloads and doing it at a scale that is reshaping electricity markets across the Americas. As a Grid Code Compliance Manager on the AWS Energy Infrastructure you will own the Americas grid code compliance monitoring and serve as AWSs subject matter expert on grid integration policy across major ISOs and RTOs with the opportunity to influence data center designs.
This role develops strategies for data center capacity growth in coordination with utility infrastructure timelines. AWS operates mission-critical workloads including healthcare systems emergency services financial services and essential business operations that require continuous reliable power and cannot be interrupted. The focus is on bringing facilities online progressively as grid infrastructure becomes available and while grid codes are evolving rather than waiting for full build-out completion.
You will translate fast-moving regulatory and market developments from PJMs Expedited Interconnection Track (EIT) and behind-the-meter (BTM) generation reforms to ERCOTs Batch Zero process emerging operating NERC standards for large loads and Auction (RBA) proposals into interconnection strategies that protect AWSs ability to energize at scale on schedule and at competitive cost. This is a high-visibility high-impact role at the intersection of power systems engineering regulatory strategy and hyperscale infrastructure planning.
Key job responsibilities
- Own grid code compliance monitoring across all AWS data center interconnection projects in the Americas tracking changes to utility interconnection rules ISO/RTO protocols NERC standards and state PUC rulemakings that affect large load interconnection across ISO/RTOs
- Serve as the internal SME on grid integration policy across major ISOs and RTOs including expedited interconnection processes behind-the-meter generation rules and associated regulatory filings capacity market mechanics and auction design reliability procurement proposals and the implications of grid operator board directives on large load integration.
- Monitor and quantify the impact of proposed market rule and grid code changes on AWSs BESS demand response and large load portfolio economics.
- Coordinate technical compliance assessments for new and existing AWS load interconnections including Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) Fault Ride-Through (FRT) Sub-Synchronous Oscillation (SSO) reactive power and power quality requirements with internal stakeholder teams. Help perform studies in-house or work with consultants.
- Represent AWS in utility and regulatory forums including PJM stakeholder committees (TEAC MRC MC OC) ERCOT working groups (DWG PRS ROS TAC) FERC proceedings and state PUC dockets.
- Develop and maintain internal compliance and policy tracking frameworks including regulatory change matrices standard operating procedures and escalation protocols for grid code violations or emerging market risks.
- Work with internal teams such as Energy Strategy Legal Finance Engineering and Construction teams to align technical feasibility with regulatory frameworks and operational requirements
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 7 years of experience in power systems engineering utility interconnection transmission planning ISO/RTO market operations or grid compliance roles.
- Demonstrated expertise in ISO interconnection processes market rules and stakeholder governance including working knowledge of ISOs capacity market interconnection queue management and large load integration policy.
- Experience with grid codes and reliability standards including NERC FAC PRC TPL and MOD standards.
- Experience leading or managing large load interconnection studies (LLIS RTP RPG or equivalent) from application through energization.
- Experience with power flow and stability analysis tools (PSS/E PowerWorld PSCAD or equivalent).
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Power Systems or Energy Policy.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more U.S. states.
- Deep familiarity with ISOs resource adequacy process and market policies including stakeholder-driven proposals affecting data center and storage economics.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory tariff and market rule language to real-world engineering and business decisions.
- Experience engaging directly with utilities ISOs/RTOs or regulatory bodies in a technical or policy capacity.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
This role develops strategies for data center capacity growth in coordination with utility infrastructure timelines. AWS operates mission-critical workloads including healthcare systems emergency services financial services and essential business operations that require continuous reliable power and cannot be interrupted. The focus is on bringing facilities online progressively as grid infrastructure becomes available and while grid codes are evolving rather than waiting for full build-out completion.
You will translate fast-moving regulatory and market developments from PJMs Expedited Interconnection Track (EIT) and behind-the-meter (BTM) generation reforms to ERCOTs Batch Zero process emerging operating NERC standards for large loads and Auction (RBA) proposals into interconnection strategies that protect AWSs ability to energize at scale on schedule and at competitive cost. This is a high-visibility high-impact role at the intersection of power systems engineering regulatory strategy and hyperscale infrastructure planning.
Key job responsibilities
- Own grid code compliance monitoring across all AWS data center interconnection projects in the Americas tracking changes to utility interconnection rules ISO/RTO protocols NERC standards and state PUC rulemakings that affect large load interconnection across ISO/RTOs
- Serve as the internal SME on grid integration policy across major ISOs and RTOs including expedited interconnection processes behind-the-meter generation rules and associated regulatory filings capacity market mechanics and auction design reliability procurement proposals and the implications of grid operator board directives on large load integration.
- Monitor and quantify the impact of proposed market rule and grid code changes on AWSs BESS demand response and large load portfolio economics.
- Coordinate technical compliance assessments for new and existing AWS load interconnections including Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) Fault Ride-Through (FRT) Sub-Synchronous Oscillation (SSO) reactive power and power quality requirements with internal stakeholder teams. Help perform studies in-house or work with consultants.
- Represent AWS in utility and regulatory forums including PJM stakeholder committees (TEAC MRC MC OC) ERCOT working groups (DWG PRS ROS TAC) FERC proceedings and state PUC dockets.
- Develop and maintain internal compliance and policy tracking frameworks including regulatory change matrices standard operating procedures and escalation protocols for grid code violations or emerging market risks.
- Work with internal teams such as Energy Strategy Legal Finance Engineering and Construction teams to align technical feasibility with regulatory frameworks and operational requirements
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 7 years of experience in power systems engineering utility interconnection transmission planning ISO/RTO market operations or grid compliance roles.
- Demonstrated expertise in ISO interconnection processes market rules and stakeholder governance including working knowledge of ISOs capacity market interconnection queue management and large load integration policy.
- Experience with grid codes and reliability standards including NERC FAC PRC TPL and MOD standards.
- Experience leading or managing large load interconnection studies (LLIS RTP RPG or equivalent) from application through energization.
- Experience with power flow and stability analysis tools (PSS/E PowerWorld PSCAD or equivalent).
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Power Systems or Energy Policy.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more U.S. states.
- Deep familiarity with ISOs resource adequacy process and market policies including stakeholder-driven proposals affecting data center and storage economics.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory tariff and market rule language to real-world engineering and business decisions.
- Experience engaging directly with utilities ISOs/RTOs or regulatory bodies in a technical or policy capacity.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 WA Seattle - 155400.00 - 210200.00 USD annually
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