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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Do you have a background in electrical power systems and working with operations or program management teams? Are you excited to work on the world’s largest cloud computing infrastructure? In this role, you will own a global program to design and build power infrastructure that meets the highest bar for reliability and robustness, including reporting on reliability metrics across AWS’s global footprint.
You will engage with electric utilities across AWS’s global footprint to specify and contribute to the design of reliable transmission and distribution power infrastructure. You will manage multiple projects and evaluate the impacts of design considerations in medium and high voltage electric systems on existing and future data center operations.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong electrical engineering background, coupled with experience in data center program management. They will have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the skill-set to successfully lead complex projects with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. By establishing and growing business and technical relationships, and managing the day-to-day interactions with these partners, this candidate will be responsible for ensuring the critical electrical infrastructure that serves AWS meets the highest standard for reliability and availability.
Key job responsibilities
- Own program management for the global power reliability program
- Specify requirements for high and medium voltage systems that supply AWS data centers
- Manage technical elements of the interconnection of AWS data centers to the electric grid by working with utilities and local AWS operations and engineering teams across the globe
- Work with engineering teams at utilities and design firms to put forth innovative solutions to meet AWS requirements
- Support the development and execution of a comprehensive energy and utilities strategy for AWS data centers
- Drive process improvement to streamline execution of strategic initiatives and technology solutions
- Lead the development of metrics to ensure the most impactful delivery goals are formulated to meet program goals, including defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive high impact business decisions and reporting to senior leadership
- Establish cadence to review overall program performance with internal and external stakeholders
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
- 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 3+ years of experience designing high and/or medium voltage power systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or above in a related field
- Experience solving problems with technology in the Energy & Utilities industries
- Experience using data to drive root cause elimination and process improvement
- Experience presenting metrics and progress to goal to senior leadership
- Experience evaluating power system reliability and resilience
- Experience with data center electrical infrastructure
- Experience diving deep into data, existing processes, people, and systems to simplify complex processes
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $148,700.00 - $201,200.00 USD annually
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Do you have a background in electrical power systems and working with operations or program management teams? Are you excited to work on the world’s largest cloud computing infrastructure? In this role, you will own a global program to design and build power infrastructure that meets the highest bar for reliability and robustness, including reporting on reliability metrics across AWS’s global footprint.
You will engage with electric utilities across AWS’s global footprint to specify and contribute to the design of reliable transmission and distribution power infrastructure. You will manage multiple projects and evaluate the impacts of design considerations in medium and high voltage electric systems on existing and future data center operations.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong electrical engineering background, coupled with experience in data center program management. They will have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the skill-set to successfully lead complex projects with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. By establishing and growing business and technical relationships, and managing the day-to-day interactions with these partners, this candidate will be responsible for ensuring the critical electrical infrastructure that serves AWS meets the highest standard for reliability and availability.
Key job responsibilities
- Own program management for the global power reliability program
- Specify requirements for high and medium voltage systems that supply AWS data centers
- Manage technical elements of the interconnection of AWS data centers to the electric grid by working with utilities and local AWS operations and engineering teams across the globe
- Work with engineering teams at utilities and design firms to put forth innovative solutions to meet AWS requirements
- Support the development and execution of a comprehensive energy and utilities strategy for AWS data centers
- Drive process improvement to streamline execution of strategic initiatives and technology solutions
- Lead the development of metrics to ensure the most impactful delivery goals are formulated to meet program goals, including defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive high impact business decisions and reporting to senior leadership
- Establish cadence to review overall program performance with internal and external stakeholders
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
- 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 3+ years of experience designing high and/or medium voltage power systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or above in a related field
- Experience solving problems with technology in the Energy & Utilities industries
- Experience using data to drive root cause elimination and process improvement
- Experience presenting metrics and progress to goal to senior leadership
- Experience evaluating power system reliability and resilience
- Experience with data center electrical infrastructure
- Experience diving deep into data, existing processes, people, and systems to simplify complex processes
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $148,700.00 - $201,200.00 USD annually
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Energy
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for your specific energy job title and confirm the listed education requirement is a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A general engineering degree supporting a niche grid-systems role may need additional documentation to satisfy USCIS.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks. Energy roles in frontier markets like offshore wind or hydrogen often carry Level III or IV wages, and your offer must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify energy companies that have filed LCAs for roles matching your occupation code. Employers already in the DOL system for petroleum engineers or power systems analysts move faster through the H-1B process than first-time sponsors.
Ask about cap-exempt project work early
Some energy contractors place engineers at universities, national laboratories, or DOE-affiliated research facilities. Assignments at qualifying institutions can make your petition cap-exempt, bypassing the lottery entirely. Confirm this with the employer before the registration window opens.
Align your start date with project timelines
Energy employers often tie headcount to project phases, and H-1B petitions have an October 1 standard start date. Discuss whether the role can absorb a gap between your offer date and your authorized start so the project schedule doesn't disqualify you before filing.
Document field experience that supports your degree
USCIS scrutinizes energy roles where the degree field isn't an exact match, such as a mechanical engineer in a solar thermal role. Gather performance reviews, professional licenses, and project records that establish a direct connection between your academic background and the specific position.
H-1B Visa Energy: Frequently Asked Questions
Which energy job titles commonly qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Roles that routinely qualify include petroleum engineers, power systems engineers, renewable energy engineers, environmental engineers, and energy analysts. The key requirement is that the position demands a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related technical field. Generalist titles like 'energy consultant' face higher USCIS scrutiny unless the employer can document why a specific degree is required. Use Migrate Mate to browse energy roles already tied to active LCA filings.
Does working on a federal energy contract affect my H-1B petition?
It can. If your work is performed at a federal facility or under a government contract, the worksite address on the LCA must reflect where you'll physically work, not the employer's headquarters. Your employer may also need to post an LCA notice at the federal worksite. Some projects at DOE national laboratories qualify for cap-exempt status, which eliminates lottery exposure entirely.
Can I switch energy employers after my H-1B is approved?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can change employers after your petition has been approved and you've been working in valid H-1B status. Your new energy employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start work as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification as your original petition.
How does prevailing wage work for energy roles in different locations?
DOL sets prevailing wages by occupation and metropolitan area, so the certified LCA wage for a petroleum engineer in Houston differs from the same role in a rural basin. Your employer must pay at least the higher of the actual wage for similarly situated workers at that site or the DOL prevailing wage. Relocating mid-employment to a new worksite requires a new or amended LCA.
What happens to my H-1B status if my energy project ends early?
If your employer terminates you before your H-1B period ends, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. Your previous employer is also responsible for paying your return transportation costs. Starting a transfer petition with a new energy employer during the grace period preserves your status while the new petition is pending.