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Posted date: Mar 06, 2025
Location: Seattle, WA
Estimated salary: $182,550
Range: $133,800 - $231,300
Description
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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive, evolving, and growing business unit within Amazon.com which provides cloud services. Since early 2006, AWS has provided a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. The AWS Cloud spans 99 Availability Zones within 31 geographic regions around the world, with more regions being added every year. If you are interested in a career working in a high growth, fast-paced and Customer focused work environment then AWS may be the right fit for you.
The AWS Energy Team works across AMER to supply reliable and carbon free energy to our data centers. The team is seeking a results-orientated individual to join as a Transmission Systems Manager. In this role you will lead transmission planning activities that allow AWS to identify sites for renewable energy projects and power supply opportunities for existing and future AWS data centers. This role provides an opportunity for a technically minded individual to further advance their career within the clean energy sector.
As a Transmission Systems Manager you will manage a portfolio of power flow analysis, due diligence and transmission studies using industry tools and in partnership with engineering consultants. The successful candidate will possess strong project management and communication skills and an ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Energy, Legal, Finance, Supply Strategy, Real Estate and Capacity Planning) on reporting status, issues, opportunities and key risks across a portfolio of power projects.
Key job responsibilities
1. Build, develop and maintain transmission planning models to support Amazon's energy growth strategies.
2. Conduct in-house power flow transmission studies, generation de-activation and addition results.
3. Analyze and mitigate transmission constraints in collaboration with internal teams (Energy, Procurement, Operations, Field Engineering) and external stakeholders (Utilities, RTOs).
4. Perform technical due diligence assessments on power connection options, evaluating costs, timelines, and key risks for proposed power projects.
5. Aggregate and manage datasets from multiple sources to provide comprehensive insights on energy projects, supporting decision-making in renewable energy integration and load capacity planning.
6. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of transmission planning with Amazon's overall energy strategy.
7. Manage relationships with consultants and external partners through various contractual documents and agreements.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
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 (gender 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.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.2. 3+ years of power systems engineering, transmission planning, or related field experience.
3. Proficiency in power system analysis software (e.g., PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld,TARA).
4. Strong understanding of power system principles, including load flow, short circuit, and stability analyses.
5. Familiarity with NERC and regional reliability standards and planning criteria.
Extended Qualifications
1. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems.2. 3-5 years of transmission planning and generation interconnection studies experience for utility planning or with a power generation developer.
3. Knowledge of renewable energy integration challenges and solutions in power systems.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
5. Excellent communication skills and experience in facilitating technical meetings with diverse stakeholders.
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,300/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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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