Associate Sales Engineer, EV Charging Infrastructure

Voltera Power; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental insurance

matching 401(k)

Life Insurance

Unlimited vacation/PTO

EV incentive

Job summary

Voltera Power seeks an Associate Sales Engineer to translate EV charging opportunities into buildable projects. You will work with Sales, Real Estate, and Engineering to assess sites, define scope, and develop initial budgets.

Based in the United States with hubs in NYC, DC, LA, or SF, you’ll travel to proposed sites, review drawings, support early project development, and help prepare technical solutions and schedules. The role values collaboration and practical engineering mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• 2+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing technical/engineering sales support for site design and equipment selection, ideally within EV charging.
• Strong technical aptitude with civil/electrical engineering and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with Sales and Real Estate to evaluate charging sites against key requirements.
• Develop initial site plans for early project planning.
• Collaborate with estimating team to prepare preliminary budgets and cost information.
• Support early project development activities to assess feasibility and de-risk development.
• Visit proposed sites to assess feasibility and develop installation layouts.
• Review design drawings to ensure customer requirements are met and included.
• Assist with RFPs by developing technical solutions and schedules.
• Coordinate with external consulting teams for site due diligence.

Skills

Communication skills

2+ years related experience

EV charging knowledge

Site design support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/related field

Job description

Our collective future depends on carbon-free transportation. To forge that future, Voltera develops, owns, and operates the infrastructure that enables companies to succeed at scale with zero-emission vehicles. We’re looking for innovative, people-first team members who understand that culture is critical in our effort to positively impact the world’s transition to a carbon-free transportation future.

We are looking for anAssociate Sales Engineerto turn EV charging opportunities into buildable projects. Sitting on the Sales Engineering team, this role helps define site strategy, scope early designs, set initial project budgets, and shape technical solutions in close partnership with Sales, Engineering,Design, and Real Estate.You’llbe a key driver in moving projects from concept to execution—translating customer needs, site constraints, budget inputs, and technical requirements into clear, actionable plans.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Work closely with our Sales and Real Estate teams to evaluate potential charging sites against ourCustomer’skey requirements.

• Develop initial site plans to be used forinitialproject planning.

• Work with our in-house estimating team to developpreliminary project budgets and coordinate supporting cost information for approvaland project pricing

• Support early project development activitiestodetermineproject feasibility and de-risk development.

• Assist with internal cost estimates byensuring all project scope is captured

• Visit proposed EV charging sites to assess project feasibility and develop proposed installation layouts.

• Review design drawings to ensure customer requirements are incorporated into project scope.

• Support theinitialdesignRFP process by preparing technicalsolutions,and preliminary schedules.

• Work closely with our external Consulting Teams to complete site Due Diligence.

• Assist with technical information related to the procurement of equipment.

• Recommendchanges in design, processes, or use of materials or services which would result in cost reduction or improvement in operations.

• Support the real estate team duringsite selection,negotiation, and acquisition.Help tovet and narrow sites andrecommend sites for pursuit.

• Document project information and ensure smooth transition to theDesignteam.

• Perform additional responsibilitiestofacilitatetransactionswithcustomers asopportunities arise.

MUST-HAVE:

• Strong communicationskills to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, ConstructionTechnologyor related experience, plus a minimum of2years of related experience or equivalentcombination of education and experience.

• Experience providing technical / engineering sales support for site design and equipmentselection, ideally within the EV charging industry.

• Strongtechnicalaptitude and familiarity with aspects of civil and electrical engineeringand construction practices.

NICE-TO-HAVE:

• Experience with customer communication and relationship management

• Project Management Professional (PMP)certification

• Experiencewithzoning/land use negotiations with local authorities

• Experience with utilities andheavy power projects

LOCATION:

• New York City or Washington D.C. areas (preferred), Los Angeles or San Francisco.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base compensation ($120,000 to $140,000 annually): Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Our total compensation package includes the base salary, bonus, incentive equity compensation, and competitive benefits (medical/vision/dental insurance, matching 401(k), Life Insurance, unlimited vacation/PTO, & EV incentive). Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. Relocation benefits are not available.

Voltera believes diversity – of thought, backgrounds, and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment in which inclusion through diversity helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. Voltera is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.