Senior Engineer, Development Engineering

Evgo•Los Angeles, CA

41d•$120,000 - $138,000

About The Position

EVgo is seeking a Senior Development Engineer with commercial system design and construction expertise to design and manage deployment of EVgo charging infrastructure projects. This role combines advanced technical engineering skills with project management capabilities to deliver an optimal charging stations from concept through construction. As a seasoned project-oriented engineer, you'll manage internal and external engineering resources while providing technical expertise in a deadline-driven environment across a portfolio of simultaneous projects. As part of the broader project deployment team, you'll support the entire project lifecycle from initial technical site evaluation through streamlined permitting and construction management. In this senior role, you'll also drive process improvements, pilot novel site archetypes and technologies, and provide stakeholder management and cross-functional team leadership for programmatic design initiatives. The ideal candidate delivers optimally designed sites that balance constructability, operational safety, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and customer experience while maintaining EVgo's high standards for network reliability.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Background in utilities, renewables (commercial solar, energy storage), or high-voltage engineering preferred
Working knowledge of electrical design drawings, electrical equipment, power integration and utility design processes
Advanced knowledge of site development procedures including regulatory and permitting processes
Proficient in reading, interpreting and redlining zoning and construction drawings
Strong grasp of construction cost implications with ability to make cost-efficiency recommendations
Proven track record managing and delivering multiple simultaneous projects on or ahead of schedule while maintaining highest quality standards
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with property owners, local jurisdictions, contractors, and other stakeholders
Self-directed professional with ability to work independently, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute innovative ideas to enhance designs, processes, and operational efficiency
Working knowledge of Salesforce or enterprise CRM systems preferred but not required
PMP certification or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for engineering and site design during all phases of feasibility, design, and construction of EVgo sites
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop and deliver comprehensive engineering deliverables, including conceptual layouts, cost estimates, civil, electrical, and structural design packages, plus any additional site-specific design deliverables
Produce scope of work and track project deadlines and deliverables from engineering partners (e.g., site surveys, preliminary and permit package engineering).
Ensure all design activities maintain excellent quality control and full code compliance from initial proposal through detailed engineering
Execute on standardized design and construction logistics approaches optimizing design and serve as SME for proactive changes and updates to these standards
Execute standardized design and construction approaches while optimizing for site-specific requirements and construction efficiency, serving as SME for proactive changes and updates to these standards
Track and report on productivity metrics for work-in-progress to meet business expectations and deliverable commitments
In coordination with permitting staff, meet with zoning/permitting personnel to understand jurisdictional approval requirements and identify opportunities for timeline reduction
Represent EVgo as the design subject matter expert at public meetings and track status of all required approvals
Implement continuous process enhancements based on industry best practices and lessons learned, acknowledging technology and AHJ-specific requirements for different regions
Ensure projects adhere to internal and external stakeholder standards with appropriate prioritization of requirements
Provide or facilitate design support to general contractors during all phases of construction
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including vendors, contractors, jurisdictions, regulatory agencies, utilities, partners, and internal EVgo teams

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, discretionary target cash bonus, and restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval).
EVgo offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, unbounded paid time off including parental leave, and a 401(k).

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