Senior Engineer, Development Engineering

EVgo • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $120,000 - $138,000

About The Position

About EVgo: EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles. Our mission is to expedite the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by creating a convenient, reliable, and affordable EV charging network that delivers fast charging to everyone. EVgo’s owned and operated charging network is growing rapidly. We partner with multiple stakeholders including automakers; fleet and rideshare operators; retail hosts such as grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, gas stations, and more to make our vision of Electric for All a reality. The EV industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. Join us as we charge forward into an all-electric future. Software is an integral part in realizing this vision and we are hiring a software manager to play a leadership role shaping our future. Position Summary: 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Background in utilities, renewables (commercial solar, energy storage), or high-voltage engineering preferred
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees