Energy consultant Jobs in Seattle, WA

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Support the growth of clean energy at scale across the Western US and Canada, and Latin America 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 clean energy portfolio. The candidate will identify key market conditions, regulations, and opportunities to help evaluate opportunities. The optimal candidate will have a results orientated approach, analytical skill set, and strong financial acumen.

Key job responsibilities
Support the development and execution of a comprehensive clean energy and utilities strategy for AWS data centers

Execute electricity supply contracts that create new clean energy capacity on the grid, reduce cost, minimize risk and leverage opportunities that benefit Amazon

Work collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team to support the development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities

Analyze trends and regulations in the energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit Amazon

Be a passionate self-starter

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- 3+ years working in utility/energy industry
- 2+ years of power transaction or contracting experience in US energy markets (WECC, PJM, MISO, SPP, SERC)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in management, business administration, economics, engineering, marketing
- Experience managing multiple projects in parallel through prioritization, planning, and task delegation
- Proven ability to evaluate new energy markets, utility tariffs, policies, power contracts, or evaluating new energy sourcing opportunities and technologies
- Familiarity with renewable credit programs, renewable project development, power forecasting and scheduling, portfolio management theory, advanced energy storage, or alternative energy resources
- Experience building relationships and working with industry stakeholders, such as utilities, regional power planning agencies, renewable project developers, project investors, and renewable OEMs
- 5+ Experience in energy markets, energy trading, power contract negotiations, energy regulations, renewable development, or energy generation technologies

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