Principal, Energy Strategy , AWS Energy

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required- Economics/Engineering/Business
• 8+ years of experience working in utility/renewable energy industry
• 5+ years of power transaction or contracting experience in US Pacific Northwest / WECC / CAISO energy markets

Amazon is looking for a results-oriented individual to join the AWS Energy Team. In this role, you will negotiate and execute power supply contracts across AWS regions in the Western US and Canada, to continue building our renewable energy portfolio. The candidate will need to be able to identify key market conditions, regulations, and market structures to help evaluate potential savings opportunities. The optimal candidate will have a results orientated approach, analytical skill set, and strong financial acumen.
Function Specific Work Activities:

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive carbon free energy and utilities strategy for AWS data centers
• Work collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team to support the development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities
• Deliver electricity supply contracts enable data center capacity
• Analyze trends and regulations in the energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit Amazon
• Manage energy projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering against cost savings goals
• Be a passionate self-starter

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA

• Master’s Degree (MBA/MS)
• 10+ years of experience in Pacific Northwest / WECC / CAISO energy markets, energy trading, power contract negotiations, energy regulations, renewable development, or energy generation technologies
• Proven ability to evaluate new energy markets, utility tariffs, policies, power contracts, or evaluating new energy sourcing opportunities and technologies
• Familiarity with renewable credit programs, renewable project development, power forecasting and scheduling, portfolio management theory, advanced energy storage, or alternative energy resources
• Experience building relationships and working with industry stakeholders, such as utilities, regional power planning agencies, renewable project developers, project investors, and renewable OEMs
• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects with minimal direction
• Excellent speaking-listening-writing skills and attention to details
• Be a passionate self-starter
• Proven track record for cultivating strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, or customers
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $140,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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