Construction Project Engineer

Terawatt; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Terawatt Infrastructure seeks a Construction Project Engineer to help develop EV charging infrastructure nationwide. You’ll work with Senior PMs, Real Estate and Utility teams on site development, permitting, interconnection, engineering, and contractor engagement.

Remote role, candidate must reside in the Los Angeles area. You’ll grow through ownership of schedules, budgets, reporting, and coordinating across internal teams while delivering world-class charging solutions for fleets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in construction, project management or site development.
• Foundational understanding of scheduling, budgeting, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project control tools, including schedules and budgets.
• Identify issues and manage tasks to advance site development activities.
• Research site-specific information to achieve project development goals.
• Support the development of mitigation solutions and schedule recommendations.
• Prepare site documentation for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Assist in breaking projects into tasks and manage schedules/workflows.
• Schedule regular meetings and record decisions through notes.
• Ensure deliverables meet Terawatt’s standards and participate in expense reporting.
• Collaborate with Development, Business Development, Product, Energy & Utilities, Technology, Site Operations, and Finance teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Foundational project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Smartsheets

Google Workspace

Procore

Job description

About Terawatt Infrastructure

The once in a century transition to autonomous and electric vehicles is underway and will require a multi-trillion-dollar investment in energy and charging infrastructure, and the real estate to site it on. Terawatt is the leader in delivering large scale, turnkey charging solutions for companies rapidly deploying AV and EV fleets. Whether it’s an urban mobility hub, or a carefully located multi-fleet hub for semi-trucks, Terawatt brings the talent, capabilities, and capital to create reliable, cost-effective solutions for customers on the leading edge of the transition to the next generation of transport.

The once in a century transition to autonomous and electric vehicles is underway and will require a multi-trillion-dollar investment in energy and charging infrastructure, and the real estate to site it on. Terawatt is the leader in delivering large scale, turnkey charging solutions for companies rapidly deploying AV and EV fleets. Whether it’s an urban mobility hub, or a carefully located multi-fleet hub for semi-trucks, Terawatt brings the talent, capabilities, and capital to create reliable, cost-effective solutions for customers on the leading edge of the transition to the next generation of transport.

Our Values

Six core values guide how we work: commitments we make to each other. Our pace is set by a simple conviction: imperfect action beats perfect inaction, so we move with purpose, adapt without ego, and measure ourselves by progress rather than activity. Ownership travels with autonomy. Your name is on the work, and the best answer wins the conversation, wherever it lives. That candor works because of what surrounds it: people who show up with intention and have each other's back, tough on ideas and generous with people. Our customers feel this as reliability earned daily, every interaction treated as a chance to build something lasting. And underneath it all is why the work matters. The climate doesn't wait, and the stakes are also human: behind every checklist and every inspection is a person going home safely. We call it "This work has a heartbeat” — it's what the other five rest on.

Role Description

Terawatt's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA; this is a remote role where candidates must live in the Los Angeles area.

The Construction Project Engineer will play a meaningful role in developing the EV charging infrastructure that powers the transition to electrified transport. Working closely with Senior Construction Project Managers, Project Managers, Development Managers, Real Estate and Utility teams, you will support site development campaigns and advanced development & construction activities across a portfolio of select sites. This includes permitting, utility interconnection, engineering and design, and construction contractor engagement.

You bring a foundational background in engineering, construction management, or site development — and you're eager to grow it. You think critically, communicate clearly, and can move fluidly between quantitative analysis and external stakeholder engagement. You are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects with competing priorities.

In this role, you will develop proficiency in project controls tools including Procore and Smartsheets, supporting Senior PMs in the management of project schedules, budgets, and reporting. As you build expertise, you will take on increasing ownership and grow alongside a team committed to delivering world-class EV charging solutions for fleet and heavy-duty truck operators nationwide.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of project control tools, including project schedules and budgets
• Identify and help address potential issues and manage tasks to advance site development activities
• Research and evaluate site-specific information necessary to achieve project development goals, including market conditions, site constraints, and feasibility inputs
• Identify project constraints and support the development of mitigation solutions
• Analyze various elements required to deliver a viable site and contribute to schedule recommendations for completion timelines
• Prepare and provide site documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Support the breakdown of projects into achievable tasks and assist in managing schedules and workflows
• Schedule regular meetings and maintain accurate records and decisions through meeting notes
• Support quality assurance by ensuring deliverables meet Terawatt’s standards
• Participate in expense management and reporting processes
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across Development, Business Development, Product, Energy & Utilities, Technology, Site Operations, and Finance teams.
• Serve as an advocate for the electrification of transport and Terawatt’s role in making it happen
• Travel as needed (anticipated to be under 30%) to project sites for consultation, progress updates, and issue resolution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in construction, project management or site development.
• Foundational understanding of project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and documentation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Smartsheets and Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Procore for construction project management
• Exposure to permitting, utility interconnection, or site development processes
• Basic understanding of electrical, civil, or construction systems
• Interest in or experience with EV, energy storage, or renewable energy infrastructure

We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At Terawatt, we continuously strive to foster inclusion, humility, energizing relationships, and belonging, and welcome new ideas. We're growing and want you to grow with us. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact [e-mail].

Terawatt Infrastructure is an equal-opportunity employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Compensation for this role is determined by several factors, including the cost of labor in specific geographic markets, and these ranges are intended to provide a helpful reference. The actual compensation offer will be based on the candidate’s location, skills, level of expertise and experience, and internal equity considerations. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and, where applicable, performance-based incentives.