Utilities Specialist, AMER

Waymo • Washington, DC

2h • $168,000 - $207,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on improving access to mobility and reducing traffic fatalities. The Utilities Specialist supports deployment of infrastructure for Waymo’s all-electric autonomous vehicle fleet by assessing utility and power availability and guiding utility service applications across the AMER region. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Strategic Partner Development Manager.

The role evaluates candidate sites’ existing electrical and utility services against operational needs, translates demand forecasts into technical capacity plans and infrastructure requirements, estimates the feasibility and costs of securing additional power, and produces standardized site feasibility reports. It also documents and supports the utility service request process, monitors projects through construction and energization, and contributes to power supply strategies involving grid supply and on-site or behind-the-meter generation. The position may require up to 25% travel 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 multiple markets within a region with differing processes, requirements, and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Own energy and utility assessments for candidate sites in the AMER region and share findings with the pre-construction team; leverage extended workforce support as needed.
• Translate operational demand forecasts into technical utility capacity plans, physical infrastructure sizing requirements, and site-level utility needs.
• Assess existing 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 power capacity and prepare standardized site feasibility reports to inform property decisions.
• Document the new electric service process for AMER-region utilities, including dependencies and Waymo deliverables.
• Develop materials for utility service request applications, identify 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.
• Travel to utility meetings and site walks in assigned markets, as required, up to 25%.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at 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 (short-term disability plus baby bonding): 28–30 weeks.
• Baby bonding leave: 18 weeks.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Discretionary annual bonus program, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity incentive plan, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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