Associate Sales Engineer, EV Charging Infrastructure

Voltera-Power; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Unlimited vacation/PTO

EV incentive

Job summary

Voltera-Power is seeking an Associate Sales Engineer to translate EV charging opportunities into buildable projects. You will define site strategy, prepare initial designs and budgets, and shape technical solutions with Sales, Engineering, Design, and Real Estate.

You will travel to assess sites, review drawings, and support the RFP process with technical solutions and schedules. Strong communication and civil/electrical engineering familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with at least 2 years of experience or equivalent.
• Experience providing technical/engineering sales support for site design and equipment selection, ideally in EV charging.
• Strong technical aptitude with familiarity in civil and electrical engineering and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Real Estate to evaluate charging sites against key requirements.
• Develop initial site plans for early project planning.
• Coordinate with estimating team to develop preliminary project budgets and costs.
• Support early project development activities to determine feasibility and de-risk development.
• Visit proposed sites to assess feasibility and develop installation layouts.
• Review design drawings to ensure customer requirements are captured in scope.

Skills

Communication

Sales support

Civil engineering

Electrical engineering

Site design

Budget estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Associate Sales Engineer, EV Charging Infrastructure

NYC ; Washington D.C

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 an Associate Sales Engineer to 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 of 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination 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 Cityor Washington D.C. areaspreferred

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base compensation ($100,000 to $130,000 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.