Description

As part of the AWS Solutions organization, we have a vision to provide business applications, leveraging Amazon’s unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers’ businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges. We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon’s real-world experience to build opinionated, turnkey solutions. Where customers prefer to buy over build, we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use.

Key job responsibilities

Key job responsibilities:

• Provide expertise on grid transmission and distribution concepts to guide software product development.

• Lead market and industry research to understand the state-of-art, and recommend innovative solutions to challenges facing the electric utility industry.

• Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and UX designers to identify the right customers problems and to help design solutions.

• Assist in creating use cases and test scenarios that reflect real-world grid management situations.

• Collaborate with product leads to translate complex utility industry requirements into implementable solutions.

• Review and validate software solutions from a utility industry perspective.

• Contribute to the development of algorithms for power flow analysis, fault detection, and grid stability calculations.

• Advise on data models and structures that accurately represent grid components and their relationships.

• Provide insights on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that may impact product development.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience

• 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the electric utility industry, with a focus on transmission and distribution systems.

• In-depth knowledge of power system analysis, grid operations, and control systems.

• Familiarity with SCADA systems, smart grid technologies, and renewable energy integration.

• Knowledge of distributed energy resources (DERs) and their impact on the grid.

• Understanding of industry regulations and standards (e.g., NERC, FERC).

• Experience with power system modeling and simulation software.

• Experience in representing business stakeholder interests to the leadership teams of utilities, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-experts.

• Experience working with software development teams or on technology projects in the utility sector.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of software development tools and methodologies

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Familiarity with data modeling and database concepts.

• Experience with grid interconnection, grid modernization projects and digital transformation initiatives.

• Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in grid management.

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.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,000/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.