Utilities Specialist, AMER

Waymo • New York, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Waymo is seeking a Utilities Specialist to help deploy the infrastructure that powers its all-electric autonomous vehicle fleet. Power capacity is a key constraint on Waymo’s growth, and this role provides timely power assessments and advances utility service applications to support infrastructure deployment in a cost-effective manner. The position covers the AMER region, follows a hybrid work schedule, and reports to the Utility Partnerships Lead.

The specialist owns utility and energy assessments for candidate sites, translating operational demand forecasts into capacity plans, infrastructure sizing, and site-level utility requirements. The role evaluates existing electrical capacity, the feasibility and cost of obtaining additional power, and prepares standardized site feasibility reports to inform property decisions.

The role also documents and supports the utility service request process, develops application materials, monitors progress through construction and energization, and identifies process improvements. It supports power supply strategies involving grid supply and on-site or behind-the-meter generation, and evaluates utility tariffs, policies, and programs for cost savings and faster power delivery. Travel of up to 25% may be required for utility meetings and site walks in assigned markets.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in utility development or grid-connected infrastructure, with exposure to fleet or industrial loads.
• Proven experience working directly with major utility providers within the AMER region.
• Demonstrated success leading and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent engineering credential.
• Experience securing power for EV charging, fleet depots, or other high-demand electrical loads.
• Experience working across various markets within a region with differing processes, requirements, and timelines.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% for utility meetings and site walks in assigned markets.

Responsibilities

• Own energy and utility assessments for candidate sites in the AMER region, evaluating whether existing electrical and utility services meet operational needs and sharing findings with the pre-construction team.
• Translate operational demand forecasts into technical utility capacity plans, physical infrastructure sizing requirements, and site-level utility needs.
• Assess electrical capacity at prospective properties and determine the feasibility of obtaining additional power from local utility providers.
• Estimate potential capital costs and connection fees for increasing electrical capacity, and prepare standardized site feasibility reports to inform property decisions.
• Document the new electric service process for utilities in the AMER region, including key dependencies and Waymo deliverables.
• Develop materials for utility service request applications, identify potential process improvements, and monitor progress through construction and energization.
• Support power supply strategies involving grid supply and on-site or behind-the-meter generation, evaluating associated trade-offs.
• Evaluate utility tariffs, policies, and programs for opportunities to reduce costs and power delivery timelines.
• Leverage extended workforce support as needed.
• Travel to utility meetings and site walks in assigned markets, as required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment.
• Sick time: 40 hours per year where statutory, and 5 days per event discretionary.
• Maternity leave of 28–30 weeks, including short-term disability and baby bonding.
• 18 weeks of baby bonding leave.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual bonus program.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior