Sr. Energy & Utilities Partner Solutions Architect, AMER Partner Industry & Solutions

Amazon Web Services, Inc.•1d ago

United StatesOnsiteFull-timeSenior Level8+ yrs exp

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Senior Partner Solutions Architect (PSA) with domain expertise in the Energy & Utilities industry. As an Energy & Utilities PSA, you will have the opportunity to deliver on our strategy of accelerating adoption of AWS cloud computing services through our consulting and technology partners and their power, utilities
energy customers. AWS partners include the largest systems integrators, energy ISVs, grid technology providers
innovative technology companies who are using AWS as their cloud platform of choice. This role will focus on working with multiple strategic consulting and technology partners to define and build technical solutions that drive top-of-funnel pipeline creation and deal progression. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical skill in energy grid operations, SCADA/EMS/DMS architectures, OT network security, utility data platforms (OSIsoft PI, historian systems, AMI head-ends), power systems modeling, renewable energy integration
cloud computing, as well as customer-facing and technical sales skills at all levels of a sales organization. The ideal candidate should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product
technical challenges in the energy and utilities industry. The ideal candidate is an influencer by nature and must be seen as someone partners and customers are eager to engage with and have a strong hands-on approach. They will be the subject matter expert for the Energy & Utilities industry to become a trusted advisor to sales teams and customers, driving customer outcomes through partners. They will be responsible for accelerating customers' cloud adoption in the energy and utilities sector, including grid modernization, decarbonization initiatives, distributed energy resource management (DERMS), advanced distribution management systems (ADMS), asset performance management
innovative uses of Agentic AI in grid optimization, load forecasting, predictive maintenance
energy trading operations. AWS partners develop and deploy solutions for customers in the Energy & Utilities industry including investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, municipals, independent power producers, renewable energy developers
energy retailers. AWS customers are developing some of the most exciting and innovative energy technologies
partners are using cloud technologies from AWS such as IoT Core and Greengrass for edge telemetry, scalable data lakes for meter and sensor data, AI/ML for demand forecasting and anomaly detection, edge computing for substation intelligence
time-series analytics to dramatically accelerate grid modernization, reduce outage durations
improve operational efficiency. With global energy demand projected to rise 47% over the next 25 years, the power and utilities sector is simultaneously navigating grid modernization, decarbonization mandates, electrification of transport
a rise in power demand not experienced in decades. This convergence creates an unprecedented opportunity for AWS to lead at the intersection of cloud technology and energy infrastructure—and for this role to drive partner-led outcomes across the sector. Key job responsibilities - Drive top-of-funnel pipeline creation with energy and utilities partners through technical discovery, solution validation
joint customer engagement - Accelerate partner solution adoption through technical enablement, architecture workshops
proof-of-concept engagements alongside Account SAs, Partner Development Specialists
Sales teams - Evangelize partner solutions for grid modernization, DERMS, ADMS, OMS, ETRM, asset performance management
meter data management—both internally across AWS and externally with utility customers - Position AWS as the preferred cloud platform for E&U solutions, demonstrating advantages in IoT (Core, Greengrass, SiteWise), edge computing, scalable data lakes, AI/ML for load forecasting
time-series workloads - Develop executive relationships within partner organizations alongside Partner Development Specialists, becoming their trusted technical advisor - Deliver architectural guidance for E&U pre-sales engagements including reference architectures for OT/IT convergence, SCADA historian migration, DER aggregation, predictive asset maintenance
substation edge automation - Lead POCs and POVs with partners and customers to validate solutions and accelerate deal progression for energy and utilities workloads - Document and share E&U-specific best practices, patterns
anti-patterns with the broader Solutions Architect community - Feed customer and partner insights to AWS product and engineering teams to influence service roadmap for the energy and utilities sector
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
consulting in applications and infrastructures experience - 5+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience - 5+ years of solving problems with technology in the Energy & Utilities industries experience
Experience working with technology and consulting partners through solution alignment, account management, product management, program management and business development engagements - Deep industry knowledge of energy and utilities technology providers, grid operators
their technology and consulting partner landscape - Experience working in a technical pre-sales environment, progressing sales opportunities and maintaining sales pipeline hygiene - Hands-on experience with power systems (generation, transmission, distribution), streaming data architectures
time-series platforms for grid telemetry, with knowledge of how cloud and AI/ML are applied to load forecasting, voltage optimization, fault detection
energy market operations Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
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
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
parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, TX, Austin - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually USA, TX, Dallas - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually USA, TX, Houston - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

Required skills

cloud computingSCADAEMSDMSOT network securityutility data platformspower systems modelingrenewable energy integrationAImachine learningdata analyticsIoTedge computing