DESCRIPTION

- Manage the interconnection of AWS data centers in the region to the electric grid by working with utilities and local authorities to ensure on time, on budget and to specifications MV & HV transmission works and substation delivery.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Planning, Real Estate, Design, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Finance and Commissioning teams to coordinate project activities and resolve any issues that may arise during project execution.
- Provide regular project updates to senior management and stakeholders, including progress reports, financial updates, region strategy documents and risk assessments.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including power utilities, regulators, suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
- Undertake power due diligence for current or proposed data center sites to check power availability and feasibility.
- Interface with power utilities and regulatory bodies to obtain necessary approvals and permits for project implementation.
- Managing utility contracts/retail agreements – entering into connection agreement; contracting the right capacity to optimize on power purchase costs.
- Work with utility regulators to develop policies and guidelines that enable broader AWS strategies and objectives,



with a focus on evolving Australian grid code requirements and technical standards.
- Manage technical grid compliance activities for data center connections across the portfolio, working with utilities and regulators to ensure timely grid compliance.
- Study, understand and maintain a current view on the Australian power infrastructure network, NEM regulatory changes, and utility planning relevant to data center connections.
- Manage capital budgets for electrical infrastructure improvements.
- Identify and develop innovative cost savings projects and initiatives related to power infrastructure and supply

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 6+ years of solving problems with technology in the Energy & Utilities industries experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of directly managing and being responsible for multiple large projects experience
- Experience with budgeting, scheduling and cost/benefit analysis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies
- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
- Experience in one of project management, planning, engineering, developing or constructing substations or other 66kV or greater energy infrastructure

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📌 Energy Strategy Manager, AWS Infrastructure Energy Team - Amazon.com (Sydney)
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