Contract Power Distribution Engineer

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge and is the country's largest open DC fast charging network. The Contract Power Distribution Engineer will lead efforts in industrializing the Energy Controller Box, ensure UL certification, and manage engagement with utilities for site installation approvals.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the industrialization of the Energy Controller Box from prototype to production
• Ensure compliance with UL and other relevant standards for safety and reliability
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to meet certification requirements
• Support integration of the Energy Controller with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Provide the hardware and firmware system engineering power distribution expertise for scalable solutions
• Lead efforts to engage utilities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) for site approvals
• Manage interconnection and new service applications with utilities
• Serve as technical liaison during permitting and compliance processes
• Provide engineering support for the MegaBESS program and other related initiatives
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during deployment
• Lead relationships with construction management firms, contractors/sub-contractors to perform cost-effective and high-quality installations
• Spearhead the review of engineering, construction and program-level campaign contracts
• Manage electrical design elements of utility coordination to create and leverage strong relationships with electric utilities to support rapid utility design, construction and energization of projects
• Act as a subject matter expect for executives in providing technical and construction expertise including ensuring company-wide adherence to all design and constructions standards and processes
• Travel as needed to oversee field-team progress, and documents evidence of program progress, adherence to project management processes and ensures rigorous quality and safety controls

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience needed to perform the job
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years in hardware engineering, power systems, or energy storage solutions
• Electrical distribution system experience with engineering background
• Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements and permitting processes
• Electric Utility Design & Engagement Experience [5+ Years]
• Understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems [BESS]
• Understanding of Utility Interconnection Applications
• Electrical contracting and construction experience
• Understanding of switchboard sizing and design
• Understanding on Civil/Electrical Engineering and Architectural Plans
• Strong understanding of utility transformer sizing
• Demonstrated record of precision & integrity in past work assignments
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical specifics to peers and customers
• Self-motivation to keep up with current electrical advances using new technologies
• Understanding of the NEC, UL, NESC, IEEE
• Experience with UL certification processes and industrialization of electrical products
• Previous experience with EMS or Load Management implementation
• Familiarity with AHJ approval processes and utility engagement strategies
• Understanding of Utility Construction and Processes
• Working knowledge of program/project management software
• Construction Estimator Experience [5+ Years]
• Understanding of EV Charging Equipment and its components
• Ability to stamp/seal electrical drawings with state license for submittal to AHJ for review
• Ability to use drafting software [example CAD]
• Extensive experience with multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects
• Ability to support tech team in a lab environment testing equipment
• Time-management skills for meeting deadlines
• Understanding of single line diagrams and ability to create