Zero Emissions EV Engineer
Location
Carlsbad, CA | United States
Job description
AESC is a clean energy engineering, consulting, and implementation firm with a collaborative and professional work environment. We deliver engineering services, program and project implementation, and software solutions spanning energy efficiency, electrification, transportation electrification, distributed energy resources, energy resiliency, microgrids, emerging technologies and water systems. Our sister company, EVA Green Power, is a leading commercial and industrial solar, battery and electric vehicle charger energy installer in Southern California.
We’re seeking an experienced Zero Emission Vehicle Engineer or an Electrical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the development and implementation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Programs across the state of California. This position involves close collaboration with clients, utilities, municipalities, and project teams to assess the feasibility of EV charging infrastructure and identify incentives for sustainable and efficient energy programs.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electric and alternative fuel vehicle technologies and contribute to other renewable, distributed energy resources, and non-traditional power generation technology programs our company offers.
At AESC/EVA Green Power, we are committed to hiring dedicated, service-oriented professionals who share our mission of developing innovative engineering, software, and management solutions to promote a clean energy future and who are aligned with our core values. If you are motivated by helping teams succeed and take pride in your contributions to outstanding work products, please apply for this position.
Status: Full Time
Location: Carlsbad, CA OR Oakland, CA – Hybrid – Three days in office
Reports to: Director, Distributed Energy Resources
Salary Range: $85K-$110K (Staff Level, 3-5 yrs experience) OR $95K-$135K (Senior Level, 6-8 yrs experience)*
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interact with clients, utility personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders to assess the technical feasibility of energy projects and programs
- Perform field inspections of commercial sites to inventory and estimate usage of existing electrical equipment and determine electrical system capacity
- Conduct pre-design analysis for sizing/resizing existing building electrical system capacity to support electrification, electric vehicle charging, battery storage, and PV systems
- Research and identify available incentives and grants related to EV charging infrastructure at the local, state, and federal levels
- Work closely with clients to maximize available incentives and optimize project economics
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, utilities, and municipalities
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address project requirements and ensure successful program implementation
- Support selection of electrical equipment at each site; communicate with vendors to determine equipment costing for each project.
- Conduct in-depth research, cost analysis and environmental impact on potential sites from field work, online research, demographic data and customer feedback and communication
- Write and present technical reports and recommendations based on findings
- Test managed charging, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-building (V2B) scenarios
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in zero-emission vehicle technologies and emerging trends in the automotive industry including regulations and incentives programs
- May support other lines of business as an Engineer as needed
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
- 3-5+ years’ experience in renewable energy specifically EV power systems.
- Senior level Engineering experience preferred (6-10yrs)
- Proven experience in the energy sector, with a focus on electric vehicle charging infrastructure
- Expert-level understanding of electrical and battery systems, energy management, and renewable energy technologies
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences
- Knowledge of local and national incentives and regulations related to EV infrastructure
- Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
- Advanced proficiency with various web platforms and computer and software programs
- Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively, but also independently on a team
- Generally curious and interested in how things work with a passion for advancing the move to Zero Emissions by 2035
Schedule: M-F position with general office hours, typically 8am-5pm, though there can be some flexibility in start and stop times. Core hours are 9am-4pm. 40 hours per week is expected.
Remote capability: This position is hybrid and cannot be fully remote. We are looking for someone to work out of the Carlsbad, CA or Oakland, CA office location. We might also consider candidates in the Portland, OR area who would report to our Portland office location. During the discretionary training period, there may be more in-office time, up to 5 days per week. Once fully trained there may be some flexibility to work remotely so long as it doesn’t interfere with the general need of the business and/or exceeds more than 2 days per week. Per policy, 3 days per week in the office are currently required.
Benefits: - Offer health and dental that is zero cost to employee. 60% of dependents.
- 401K with a match at 6%.
- Company sponsored FSA- company contributions.
- Accrual basis PTO. Program with a tenured based progression on time increases. New employees receive 2 weeks to start. After 5 years, employees have 3 weeks, and 10 years of tenure is 4 weeks. Any employee can bank time, up to 6 weeks.
- 9 paid holidays.
- 32-40 hours of sick time per year depending on location. (Total of 5 weeks of total time off when someone starts with entire package)
- Life insurance company sponsored at $50K, tax free.
- 40 hours of professional development to each employee.
- Tuition reimbursement program available if someone is going after an advanced degree for AESC opportunities.
- Other fringe benefits like company Happy hours, and dinners, play dates; the team is a close-knit team who like to do things together.
AESC’s CORE VALUES - Work safely – Help maintain a culture of safety in every situation to ensure all employees make it home safe each night. Your safety, and the safety of those around you, should always be the top priority.
- Act with integrity – Always do what is right for the client, the employee, the company and/or the situation.
- Deliver excellence – Hold yourself to the highest standard. Provide outstanding service with mindful technical work and timely communication that delivers value to our clients.
- Be accountable – Be the person others can rely on and follow through on commitments. Work to solve problems, not avoid them.
- Inspire change – Be bold and be brave. No idea is too small when it improves our services, our teamwork or our company.
- Play as a team – Promote inclusion and respect the knowledge, skills and ideas that each team member brings; our diversity, uniqueness and individual strengths make us a winning team.
- Pursue growth and learning – Take responsibility for charting the course of your own growth and learning, and we will support you.
- Live a balanced life – Working hard and exceeding expectations is a satisfying way to spend your workday but finding fulfillment in your personal life is essential to lasting happiness and success.
We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending plans, paid time off, and reimbursement for travel related expenses.
*Compensation estimate represents the typical pay range for this position, spanning two labor categories. Actual pay offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. The actual pay offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
AESC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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$85k - $135k
