Energy Strategy - Carbon Free Energy Procurement

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

A day in the life

About the team

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

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