Electrical Engineer

Electrify America; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrify America seeks a skilled Electrical Engineer to lead electrical designs, collaborate with various teams, and ensure compliance with electrical standards. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects within a diverse and inclusive environment, contributing to sustainable mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering needs for Electrify Commercial and Canada operations.
• Manage electrical design elements of utility coordination.
• Provide support for field team and project architect.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Construction Management Software

Job description

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Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.

At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!

Role Summary

The Electrical Engineer will report to the Manager of Distribution Engineering Services, but will work cross functionally with a variety of Electrify America departments. The Engineer will be expected to provide project level electrical designs, technical insight, review of contractor drawings, and lead meetings with design build firms and electrical equipment manufacturers. In addition, the Engineer will support testing and documentation of select equipment, provide hands-on support to Electrify America regional managers and project managers in review of electrical sections of drawings and utility design packages, provide input on National Electrical Code requirements, and be a key stakeholder in decision making on Electrify America distribution equipment selection.

The Electrical Engineer will be expected to participate in meetings with permitting jurisdictions and/or utilities where required to explain charging plans and all associate electrical components, as well as meetings with equipment manufacturers demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate Electrify America’s electrical equipment performance, configuration, quality expectations and NEC and CEC compliance needs.

Role Responsibilities

Main responsibility

• Lead electrical engineering needs for the Electrify Commercial and Electrify Canada operations team including designs, calculations and documentation QAQC, including supporting cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of equipment to be used.(20%)
• Lead relationships with numerous construction management firms, contractors and sub-contractors to perform cost-effective and high-quality installations. (15%)
• Work directly with Electrify America distribution equipment suppliers and internal Electrify America Supply Chain team on switchboard vendor RFIs to ensure a diverse vendor pool. (15%)
• Provide dedicate support for the field team and project architect and designer in construction drawing reviews. (10%)
• Manage electrical design elements of utility coordination to create and leverage strong relationships with electric utilities to support rapid utility design, construction and energization of projects. (10%)
• Provide standard designs for electrical sections of permitting sets for construction projects. (10%)
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Spearhead the review of engineering, construction and program-level campaign contracts. (5%)
• Provide critical technical input for purchasing and accounting to on-board and implement new engineering and construction vendors. (5%)
• Act as a subject matter expect for executives in providing technical and construction expertise including ensuring company-wide adherence to all design and constructions standards and processes. (5%)
• Travel as needed to oversee field-team progress, and documents evidence of program progress, adherence to project management processes and ensures rigorous quality and safety controls. (5%)
  
  

Years Of Relevant Experience

• 5-7 years of relevant experience
  
  

Education (Required)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  
  

Education (Desired)

• Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training
  
  

Skills

• Understanding and implementing designs from technical drawings
• Interacting with contractors and customers using verbal and written communication
• Creating product documentation and records
• Preparing cost estimates for customers and other employees
• Inspecting electrical components during and after the product installation
• Accomplished Project Management skills
• Communication skills – interpersonal, oral and written
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Problem solving
• Process Oriented
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Team Building – Internal and External
• Resource management
• Autonomy and initiative
• Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
  
  

Specialized Skills (Required)

• Electrical contracting and construction experience
• Understanding of Distribution Equipment (switchboard and transformers)
• Understanding of single line diagrams and ability to create
• Understanding of Utility Construction and Processes
• Understanding on Civil/Electrical Engineering and Architectural Plans
• Experienced practitioner of constructability and value-based engineering
• Strong understanding of utility transformer sizing and components
• Extensive experience with multimillion $ infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated record of precision & integrity in past work assignments
• Advanced mathematical skills for calculation of design equations
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical specifics to peers and customers
• Writing skills for preparing manuals, parts lists, proposals and design documentation
• Ability to support tech team in a lab environment testing equipment
• Self-motivation to keep up with current electrical advances using new technologies
• Time-management skills for meeting deadlines
• Understanding of the National Electric Code (US and Canada)
  
  

Specialized Skills (Desired)

• Working knowledge of program/project management software
• Construction Estimator Experience [2+ Years]
• Understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems [BESS]
• Understanding of Utility Interconnection Applications
• Understanding of EV Charging Equipment and its components
  
  

Work Flexibility

• 20% travel
  
  

Electrify America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

Fully Remote

Primary Location

United States-EA Home Based

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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