Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Lead

Element Fleet Management • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Get started on an exciting career at Element! Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team. About the Role We’re looking for a highly accountable and strategic leader to join our team as Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Lead. In this role, you will be accountable for compliantly launching and stabilizing charging depot operations. This role partners closely with the Product Manager, Energy & Infrastructure to translate product requirements into safe, reliable, and scalable physical deployments. You will lead utility engagement, site evaluation, end-to-end program management, and site supervision through construction and commissioning to meet uptime, safety, and operational performance targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, operations, or related field required
• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure delivery roles including end-to-end deployment
• Experience leading utility engagement and interconnection processes
• Experience managing EPC/EPCM partners and construction execution
• Experience establishing O&M models including SLA design and maintenance strategies
• Ability to travel as required, have a valid driver's license, and perform on-site supervision duties

Nice To Haves

• PMP or equivalent designation
• Experience in EV charging, utilities, energy projects, or fleet depot environments
• Experience operating in high-uptime or 24/7 operational environments
• Strong understanding of permitting, safety practices, and compliance requirements
• Experience with AV or fleet operations

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end infrastructure development plan for depot operations aligned to client service area needs.
• Evaluate and short-list candidate depot locations and drive alignment decisions with stakeholders.
• Define site requirements including traffic flow, charger power needs, safety, and expansion potential, translating into site scope and budgets.
• Own utility engagement to validate capacity, secure interconnection pathways, and manage energization timelines.
• Manage full rollout lifecycle including design, permitting, procurement, procurement, construction, commissioning, and go-live.
• Select and manage EPC/EPCM partners ensuring quality, safety, compliance, schedule, and cost control.
• Lead launch-to-steady-state execution including commissioning, operational ramp, and defect resolution.
• Establish monitoring and maintenance processes to meet uptime and service expectations.
• Develop supply chain strategies including spare parts, warranties, and vendor performance management.
• Build and continuously improve deployment playbooks for multi-depot rollouts across geographies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees