Energy Procurement Manager, AWS Energy Team

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.

Support the growth of clean energy at scale across the Western US and Canada, and Latin America with the AWS Energy Team. In this role, you will negotiate and execute power supply contracts across AWS regions and create innovative supply structures that integrate our clean energy portfolio. The candidate will identify key market conditions, regulations, and opportunities to help evaluate opportunities. The optimal candidate will have a results orientated approach, analytical skill set, and strong financial acumen.

Key job responsibilities

Support the development and execution of a comprehensive clean energy and utilities strategy for AWS data centers

Execute electricity supply contracts that create new clean energy capacity on the grid, reduce cost, minimize risk and leverage opportunities that benefit Amazon

Work collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team to support the development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities

Analyze trends and regulations in the energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit Amazon

Be a passionate self-starter

About the team

Why AWS

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Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field

- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

- 3+ years working in utility/energy industry

- 2+ years of power transaction or contracting experience in US energy markets (WECC, PJM, MISO, SPP, SERC)

Preferred qualifications

- Master's degree in management, business administration, economics, engineering, marketing

- Experience managing multiple projects in parallel through prioritization, planning, and task delegation

- 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

- 5+ Experience in energy markets, energy trading, power contract negotiations, energy regulations, renewable development, or energy generation technologies

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Austin - 92,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 92,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 92,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually