Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Data Scientist

California Energy Commission; California; Remote; USD 113,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Energy Commission seeks an Electric Generation System Program Specialist I to advance zero-emission vehicle infrastructure statewide. You will model energy systems, analyze data, forecast charging needs for vehicle classes, and turn insights into actionable strategies guiding infrastructure investments.

You will develop analytical frameworks, lead assessments, and manage grants and contracts while collaborating with state agencies, researchers, and industry partners to support

Qualifications

• Experience conducting complex technical, economic, market, or engineering analyses related to EV charging infrastructure, policy development, or investment planning.
• Strong data modeling and analytical skills, including experience working with large, complex datasets, defining modeling assumptions, and translating results into recommendations.
• Experience managing grants, contracts, or public funding agreements, including scopes of work, deliverables, and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex findings to leadership, policymakers, and the public.
• Collaborative approach and experience working with interagency teams, researchers, and private-sector partners on clean transportation or energy infrastructure initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Model, analyze, and plan EV charging infrastructure needs statewide.
• Develop analytical frameworks and lead technical assessments.
• Prepare reports and manage grants and contracts.
• Collaborate with state agencies, researchers, and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Data modeling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

Grants management

Job description

Power California’s Zero-Emission Future: Turn Data Into Statewide Impact!

Help shape the future of clean transportation in California! The California Energy Commission’s Fuels and Transportation Division is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electric Generation System Program Specialist I (EGSPS I) to advance zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure statewide. As part of the Infrastructure Modeling and Assessment Unit within the Zero Emission Vehicles Acceleration Branch, you will serve as a technical lead in modeling, analyzing, and planning the electric vehicle charging infrastructure needed to support California’s transition to zero-emission transportation.

In this critical role, you will tackle complex energy system modeling, work with large and diverse datasets, forecast charging and refueling needs for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, and turn data into actionable strategies that inform infrastructure investments. You will develop analytical frameworks, lead technical assessments, prepare reports, manage grants and contracts, and collaborate with state agencies, researchers, and industry stakeholders. Your expertise will help guide infrastructure planning, strengthen the Clean Transportation Program, and advance California’s climate, clean energy, and equity goals.

-Final Filing Date to apply: 10/29/2026

-Telework approved for candidate who reside in California

-Salary Range: $10,127.00 - $12,669.00 *Plus an additional recruitment and retention pay of $300 per month.*

Link to official job posting: Job Posting | CalCareers https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=535511

Are you ready to put your analytical expertise to work on one of California’s most important clean transportation challenges?

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience conducting complex technical, economic, market, or engineering analyses related to EV charging infrastructure, policy development, or investment planning.
• Strong data modeling and analytical skills, including experience working with large, complex datasets, combining information from different sources, defining modeling assumptions, and translating results into meaningful recommendations.
• Experience managing grants, contracts, or public funding agreements, including scopes of work, deliverables, and technical and fiscal compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical findings to executive leadership, policymakers, and the public.
• A collaborative approach and experience working with interagency teams, researchers, and private-sector partners on clean transportation or energy infrastructure initiatives.

Bring your expertise. Shape the infrastructure. Drive California’s zero-emission future.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs)

for the Electric Generation System Program Specialist I state classification. Please review the MQs for this opportunity before officially applying. Link to CalHR MQs: https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=4847

For any questions about the position or application process please contact the California Energy Commission recruitment team at [e-mail]