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

Amazon•Arlington, VA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in energy infrastructure, utility operations, grid interconnection, or technical business development with deep PJM market expertise
Proven track record of stakeholder engagement in PJM or similar ISO/RTO technical forums through regulatory proceedings or utility negotiations
Strong technical knowledge of power systems, transmission/distribution infrastructure, and interconnection processes
Understanding of PJM's regulatory frameworks governing large load interconnections and capacity markets
Demonstrated ability to lead complex commercial negotiations with utilities or grid operators
Experience developing financial models and business cases for infrastructure investments
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across technical, commercial, and policy domains
Excellent communication skills, including ability to present complex concepts and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Ability to interpret technical data and translate into business requirements and financial implications

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with PJM stakeholder processes and demonstrated success in policy engagement
Experience with innovative interconnection frameworks or alternative capacity delivery approaches
Knowledge of PJM capacity market mechanics, transmission planning processes, and interconnection procedures
Background in distributed energy resources, backup generation systems, or grid services
Experience coordinating between on-site generation resources and utility grid services
Understanding of backup power technologies and their integration with utility interconnections
Track record of developing innovative commercial structures or industry frameworks
Strong financial modeling skills with experience in energy project economics and capital allocation
Advanced degree in engineering, energy policy, economics, or related technical field
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with reliability standards and their application in organized markets

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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

Benefits

health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
paid time off
parental leave

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