EV Charging Infrastructure Design Lead​/Manager

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This position will lead the delivery of transportation electrification infrastructure design and implementation projects. The types of infrastructure projects include public charging infrastructure, fleet charging infrastructure, workplace charging, as well as the design of charging infrastructure that supports new fleet types and markets. This position will also be responsible for maintaining client relationships and understanding electric vehicle charging solutions to stay at the forefront of the industry as it continues to evolve and grow.

In the role of EV Charging Infrastructure Design Lead/Manager
, we’ll count on you to:

• Manage projects and tasks of varying complexity including multi-disciplinary scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare detailed EVSE site designs and technical reports.
• Undertake site assessments, due diligence analysis, and incorporating electrical equipment designs provided by other team members.
• Use industry-standard software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) to produce high-quality drawings and models.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, and other disciplines, including sub-consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines
• Lead the growth of technical expertise and design production capacity through staff development, coordination, training, and mentorship.
• Engage with external clients and internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other throughout HDR for project delivery expertise.
• Prepare proposals, including scope development and estimating hours and fees, and coordinating with other discipline leads.
• Willingness to travel intermittently, nationally, as necessary.

• Develop, oversee, and review the preparation of final design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for projects that may include fleet operations, EV charging hardware, and electrical systems (by others).
• Perform the following types of EV infrastructure design tasks: siting equipment, conducting field visits, recommending parking circulation layouts, trenching details, pavement replacement, equipment pad details, creating final design plans, developing cost estimates, and creating specifications.
• Apply client design standards to EV charging infrastructure design projects including design manuals and CAD/BIM standards.
• Attend and lead client and project team meetings to provide project updates, resolve design issues, and coordinate design elements with other disciplines.
• Build relationships with clients and team partners.
• Mentoring junior staff in their professional growth and enhancing their skills.
• Supporting the pursuit of new projects in partnership with our leadership team.
• Pursuing additional professional growth opportunities in project management, business development, technical expertise, etc.
• Provide construction phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Construction Progress Reports (CPR) and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents, as needed.

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar field.
• 8+ years of experience in the civil engineering or energy industry, utilities, electrical engineering, or similar field.
• Registered Professional Engineer, PE, in NY.
• A/E Industry project management or task lead experience. Prior experience in EV field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong research and data analysis skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Curiosity and eagerness to be an industry thought leader.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

EV Charging, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, EVSE, EVSE Design Delivery Lead, Transportation Electrification, Fleet Charging Infrastructure, Public Charging…