Senior Solutions Architect, Electric Grid, AWS Energy & Utilities AI Products

About the role

The AWS Energy & Utilities AI Products team is using AI to reimagine grid planning and interconnection study processes for the global utility industry. We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect who brings deep domain expertise in grid planning, power flow analysis, and interconnection studies to help define, validate, and demonstrate AI-driven solutions to utility customers.

Key job responsibilities

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for power systems engineering within the product team, translating utility customer workflows into product requirements and validation criteria
• Lead customer engagements with transmission and distribution planners, demonstrating product capabilities and gathering technical feedback to shape the roadmap
• Define integration requirements and test strategies for third-party power systems simulation tools used in grid planning and interconnection studies
• Partner with applied scientists and software engineers to validate analytical methods, review model outputs, and ensure product accuracy meets utility-grade standards
• Develop technical content (white papers, reference architectures, conference presentations) for the utility planning community

About The Team

The AWS Energy & Utilities AI Products team builds advanced analytical and planning tools for the global utility industry. We bring together power systems engineers, software engineers, product managers, and designers to transform how utilities plan and operate the grid during a period of unprecedented demand growth.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in power systems engineering, transmission planning, or grid interconnection studies
• 3+ years of experience with power flow analysis, stability studies, or cost modeling
• Experience using industry-standard power systems simulation software in a professional or research setting
• Experience communicating technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering audiences
• Possible Professional Engineer (PE) qualification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in electrical engineering or power systems engineering
• Published research in power systems analysis, grid planning, or related fields
• Experience at an ISO/RTO, utility transmission planning group, or power systems software vendor
• Experience defining product requirements or technical specifications for software products
• Experience with AI/ML applications in power systems or grid operations