Grid Code Compliance Manager, AWS Energy Infrastructure

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 AWS's BESS, demand response, and large load portfolio economics.
• Coincide 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 ISO's 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's 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.