Energy Strategy - Carbon Free Energy Procurement

About the role

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 AMER Central Region 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 renewable energy portfolio. You will work hand in hand with the real estate team and cross-functional partners to solve difficult problems in high-growth clusters.

The candidate will identify key market conditions, regulations, and market structures to help evaluate opportunities. The optimal candidate will have a results-oriented approach, analytical skill set, and strong financial acumen, including experience negotiating ESAs (Energy Sales Agreements) and PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements).

Key job responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of a comprehensive renewable energy, power, and utilities strategy for AWS data centers across the AMER Central Region
• Execute electricity supply contracts that create new clean energy capacity on the grid (through utilities), reduce cost, minimize risk, and leverage opportunities that benefit Amazon
• Responsible for completing due diligence on in-market opportunities and developing those opportunities into cost savings for the business
• Work collaboratively with the Amazon Infrastructure team, including Real Estate, Water Strategy, and Corporate Development partners, to support the development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities
• Analyze trends and regulations in the energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit Amazon, including CFE (Carbon-Free Energy) procurement strategies
• Partner with infrastructure delivery project managers and leadership to align energy strategy with regional capacity growth and data center development timelines
• Be a passionate self-starter

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or business-related field
• 12+ years of experience in utility/energy industry in commercial, business development, financial analysis, or infrastructure delivery roles
• 8+ years of experience analyzing energy projects and evaluating complex financial structures
• 5+ years of experience in carbon free energy procurement
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and NPV analysis for large-scale infrastructure investments
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, and problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, or Engineering
• Experience evaluating emerging power generation technologies (wind, solar PV, hybrid solutions, battery energy storage)
• Familiarity with wholesale power markets and market settlement mechanisms
• Experience working with public utility commissions and energy regulators
• Experience in power marketing and development of renewable energy projects
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or PE (Electrical Engineering)
• Demonstrated ability to create standardized frameworks and evaluation methodologies
• Strong bias for action with proven track record of delivering results in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

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.

USA, WA, Seattle - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually