Principal, Power Solutions Development

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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 we’re looking for talented people who want to help.You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll 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 you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Would you like to be part of a team that is helping Amazon Web Services redefine the future of reliable, affordable, clean energy? The AWS Infra Energy team is looking for a world-class candidate to drive development of new energy power solutions using advanced technologies.The successful candidate will have experience in end-to-end power project development process from design, regulatory licensing, site permitting and construction management. They will have the ability to define the development process for energy plants working in-close collaboration with utilities, power developers, and Federal agencies such as the Department of Energy (DOE). Within Amazon they will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team across energy, engineering, construction, legal, policy, PR, and community teams. They must understand the nuances of designing, financing, and developing energy power plant projects including permitting and regulatory licensing. They must be able to drive key stakeholders across Amazon teams and also with utilities and energy companies to deliver such projects.Key job responsibilitiesSupport development and execution of clean energy strategy for AWS data centers in US.Deliver power generation solutions in the US working with partners.Drive due-diligence on specific power projects and recommendations to leadership on specific power solutions that meet AWS’s needs.Own the end-to-end project development and execution roadmap for clean energy projects working with partners.Work closely with the commercial team to design and develop commercial arrangements (rate structures, tariffs).Build relationships with senior leaders and other stakeholders in energy, power and utilities companies, regulatory bodies such the and DOE.Be a passionate self-starter.Basic Qualifications:10+ years of relevant experience in developing power, power generation projectsExperience in driving complex power project development from initial stages to full commissioning.Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required – Engineering/Economics/Business/Finance.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree (MBA/MS/JD) preferred with electrical engineering background work.Proven background in, thermal power project development, renewables, new technologies, transmission development in the US.Excellent business judgement and the demonstrated ability to think and act both strategically and tactically.Prior experience as a development lead on any of the major energy generation projects developed in the last 20 years in the US or Europe.Ability to develop ideas and drive high frequency decisions in a fast-paced environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively across internal stakeholders and leadership within the industry and regulators.Experience working in related role in the energy/ power & utilities industry.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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