About the job
Are you a power systems engineer who wants to use AI to transform how utilities plan the electric grid? The AWS Energy & Utilities AI Products team is using AI to reimagine grid planning and interconnection study processes for the global utility industry. We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect who brings deep domain expertise in grid planning, power flow analysis, and interconnection studies to help define, validate, and demonstrate AI-driven solutions to utility customers.
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical subject matter expert for power systems engineering within the product team, translating utility customer workflows into product requirements and validation criteria
Lead customer engagements with transmission and distribution planners, demonstrating product capabilities and gathering technical feedback to shape the roadmap
Define integration requirements and test strategies for third-party power systems simulation tools used in grid planning and interconnection studies
Partner with applied scientists and software engineers to validate analytical methods, review model outputs, and ensure product accuracy meets utility-grade standards
Develop technical content (white papers, reference architectures, conference presentations) for the utility planning community
Qualifications
Minimum
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of experience in power systems engineering, transmission planning, or grid interconnection studies
3+ years of experience with power flow analysis, stability studies, or cost modeling
Experience using industry-standard power systems simulation software in a professional or research setting
Experience communicating technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering audiences
Preferred
PhD in electrical engineering or power systems engineering
Published research in power systems analysis, grid planning, or related fields
Professional Engineer (PE) qualification
Experience at an ISO/RTO, utility transmission planning group, or power systems software vendor
Experience defining product requirements or technical specifications for software products
Experience with AI/ML applications in power systems or grid operations