Principal, PJM Grid Integration Strategy, AWS East Energy and Water Team

AWS is seeking a strategic leader to drive grid integration policy and commercial strategy in the PJM region. This role combines commercial expertise, technical knowledge, and policy leadership to accelerate data center infrastructure deployment in evolving power markets.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives to engage with PJM stakeholders, utilities, and regulators on interconnection frameworks, capacity delivery strategies, and grid integration policies. Rather than simply monitoring regulatory changes, you will proactively position AWS to influence policy development through technical forums and establish collaborative partnerships that support infrastructure growth.

This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on AWS"s ability to scale critical infrastructure in one of North America"s most important power markets.

Key job responsibilities

Policy Strategy & Industry Engagement

• Lead AWS"s engagement strategy in PJM technical stakeholder forums (TEAC, MRC, MC, OC) on interconnection policy, capacity market frameworks, and large load integration
• Develop strategic positions on emerging regulatory constructs and market design changes, providing technical and commercial expertise to inform AWS"s policy advocacy
• Serve as subject matter expert to internal teams on PJM policy implications, translating regulatory changes into operational and commercial impacts
• Represent AWS in industry technical forums where utilities and grid operators discuss implementation of policy frameworks
• Coordinate with Public Policy teams by providing technical analysis and commercial impact assessments that inform advocacy priorities

Commercial Strategy & Execution

• Negotiate interconnection agreements with utilities that support infrastructure deployment timelines and operational requirements
• Develop standardized frameworks for grid integration that can be applied across multiple projects and jurisdictions
• Create financial models and business cases that evaluate interconnection strategies and infrastructure investment decisions
• Structure agreements that align grid capacity delivery with data center construction and energization schedules
• Design integrated solutions that may include distributed energy resources, backup generation, and grid services

Technical Leadership & Grid Integration

• Monitor grid code and interconnection requirements across PJM, tracking changes to utility rules, ISO protocols, and reliability standards
• Serve as subject matter expert on PJM grid integration requirements, including technical standards and their commercial implications
• Assess the impact of proposed market rule changes on AWS"s infrastructure portfolio and operations
• Coordinate technical compliance activities for interconnection projects, working with internal teams and external consultants
• Translate technical grid requirements into actionable commercial strategies in partnership with transmission planning teams

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with energy infrastructure teams on campus-level planning, including backup generation strategies and operational requirements
• Collaborate with transmission planning teams to translate grid analysis into commercial strategies and interconnection approaches
• Work with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Construction teams to align technical requirements with regulatory frameworks and business objectives
• Lead pilot initiatives with utilities and industry partners to demonstrate innovative approaches to grid integration

About the team

AWS Energy Infrastructure teams work to ensure reliable, cost-effective power delivery for AWS"s global infrastructure. We engage with utilities, grid operators, and regulators to support the deployment of data centers that power critical workloads for customers worldwide.