Energy Strategy Manager, AWS Energy Team

About the Role

Amazon is seeking a self-starter to join the AWS Energy team in pioneering the future for data center utility power by developing and executing the strategy for delivering energy projects and partnering with electric utilities and energy companies across the Americas. This role involves defining the end-to-end power strategy for scaling and operating AWS’ diverse, low-cost energy supply, managing large-scale power infrastructure projects, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive utilities strategy for AWS data centers in 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 leveraging capital projects (utility grid connections, high voltage substations, energy storage) to reduce long-term energy costs.
• Manage capital budgets for electrical infrastructure and energy projects.
• Execute electricity supply contracts that create new clean energy capacity, reduce costs, minimize risks, and leverage opportunities benefiting Amazon.
• Collaborate with internal teams and regulated utilities to implement and manage energy projects, meeting business timelines.
• Identify and develop innovative cost-saving projects and initiatives related to energy infrastructure and supply.
• Work with utility regulators to develop policies enabling broader AWS strategies and objectives.
• Report status, risks, mitigations, and successes to C-level and VP-level leadership.
• Influence cross-functional partner teams in the overall data center capacity delivery business process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Business, or other technical field.
• 3+ years working in the utility/energy industry in a commercial/business development or technical role.
• 3+ years of power transaction or contracting experience in the US West, including financial modeling, rate analysis, and negotiation of interconnection agreements.
• 2+ years managing multi-million-dollar power infrastructure contracts with external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (MBA) preferred.
• Experience planning, engineering, developing, or constructing substations or other 34.5kV or greater energy infrastructure.
• Experience working directly with public utility commissions and energy regulators.
• Experience with IT infrastructure, data centers, and cloud services.

Skills

• Strong energy background with a proven track record of developing and delivering innovative energy projects.
• Ability to think strategically about business, operations, and technical challenges.
• Skillset to drive tactical execution of project schedules, contracts, initiatives, and team goals.
• Experience driving initiatives to completion in high-speed, constrained, and ambiguous environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external partners.

About the Team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. Our team is diverse, inclusive, and focused on delivering the highest standards for safety, security, and cost efficiency.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Seattle, WA, is $92,400.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually. Final compensation includes sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and more. Learn more at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.