Associate Sales Engineer, EV Charging Infrastructure

Voltera; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental insurance

401(k) matching

Unlimited vacation/PTO

EV incentive

Job summary

Voltera is seeking a disciplined professional to support EV charging site development in the New York City or Washington DC areas. You will collaborate with Sales, Real Estate, and our estimating team to evaluate sites, draft initial plans, and assemble budgets for project pricing.

You’ll review drawings, assist with RFP processes, and work with external consultants to complete due diligence, ensuring customer requirements are embedded in scope and that cost-saving opportunities are identified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Technology or related experience, plus a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential charging sites with Sales and Real Estate teams.
• Develop initial site plans for project planning.
• Develop preliminary project budgets with the estimating team and coordinate supporting cost information for approval and project pricing.
• 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 the initial design RFP process by preparing technical solutions, and preliminary schedules.

Skills

Strong communication

EV charging industry experience

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Work closely with our Sales and Real Estate teams to evaluate potential charging sites against our Customer's key requirements.
• Develop initial site plans to be used for initial project planning.
• Work with our in-house estimating team to develop preliminary project budgets and coordinate supporting cost information for approval and project pricing
• Support early project development activities to determine project feasibility and de-risk development.
• Assist with internal cost estimates by ensuring 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 the initial design RFP process by preparing technical solutions, 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.
• Recommend changes in design, processes, or use of materials or services which would result in cost reduction or improvement in operations.
• Support the real estate team during site selection, negotiation, and acquisition. Help to vet and narrow sites and recommend sites for pursuit.
• Document project information and ensure smooth transition to the Design team.
• Perform additional responsibilities to facilitate transactions with customers as opportunities arise.

MUST-HAVE:

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Technology or related experience, plus a minimum of 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 the EV charging industry.
• Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with aspects of civil and electrical engineering and construction practices.

NICE-TO-HAVE:

• Experience with customer communication and relationship management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with zoning/land use negotiations with local authorities
• Experience with utilities and heavy 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.