EV Infrastructure Coordinator

Career Guide

An EV Infrastructure Coordinator plans, schedules, and supports the rollout of electric vehicle charging stations. The role connects site hosts, electricians, utilities, equipment vendors, and local permitting offices to keep projects moving from site selection through installation and activation.

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Key Responsibilities

Support site selection using power availability, access, safety, and expected usage
Coordinate timelines across installers, utilities, and equipment suppliers
Collect and submit permitting and inspection paperwork
Track budgets, purchase orders, and invoices
Maintain project plans, status updates, and risk logs
Schedule site walks, pre-install meetings, and inspections
Confirm equipment delivery, staging, and on-site readiness
Coordinate utility service upgrades and meter requests
Help manage charger activation, testing, and handoff to operations
Document issues and coordinate repairs during early life support

Top Skills for Success

Project Coordination

Scheduling

Stakeholder Communication

Vendor Management

Documentation

Budget Tracking

Risk Management

Permitting Coordination

Utility Coordination

Site Assessment

Electrical Basics

Construction Workflow Knowledge

EV Charging Hardware Knowledge

Commissioning Support

Operations Handoff

Career Progression

Can Lead To

EV Infrastructure Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Energy Project Coordinator

Field Operations Manager Program Manager

Transition Opportunities

EV Charging Network Operations Specialist

Utility Interconnection Coordinator

Fleet Electrification Project Lead

Sustainability Program Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Permitting KnowledgeUtility Service Upgrade KnowledgeElectrical Safety AwarenessContract BasicsData TrackingCharger Troubleshooting

Development SuggestionsBuild familiarity with local permitting steps and inspection requirements, learn the basics of electrical capacity and service upgrades, and practice clear status reporting using simple dashboards. Shadow field teams during installs to understand common failure points and handoff requirements.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUS$55,000 to US$75,000

Mid LevelUS$75,000 to US$100,000

Senior LevelUS$100,000 to US$135,000

Growth Trend

Strong growth. Hiring is driven by public funding programs, fleet electrification, and expansion of charging networks across workplaces, retail sites, and highway corridors.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

TeslaChargePointEVgoElectrify AmericaShell RechargeBP PulseVoltaABBSiemensSchneider ElectricDuke EnergyPG&E

Industry Sectors

EV charging networksUtilitiesElectrical contractingConstruction managementRetail and real estateFleet operationsPublic sector and transportation agenciesEquipment manufacturing

Recommended Next Steps

Create a portfolio of two to three completed or simulated charging site plans including timeline, risks, and stakeholders

Learn the typical permitting and inspection steps for one target city or county

Practice utility coordination by mapping the steps from service request to meter installation

Take an entry course in construction project management fundamentals

Build a simple tracker for budgets, milestones, and issue resolution that can be shared with stakeholders

Network with electrical contractors and charging network operators to learn real-world timelines and constraints