EV Infrastructure Specialist
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Assess potential charging sites for feasibility and readiness
- Coordinate charging station projects from planning to activation
- Partner with utilities on service upgrades and interconnection steps
- Work with permitting offices to meet local requirements
- Manage vendors for equipment, construction, and maintenance
- Verify equipment specifications and installation quality
- Support commissioning and go live testing
- Monitor charger uptime and coordinate issue resolution
- Track project schedules, budgets, and risks
- Ensure safety practices and basic compliance requirements are followed
- Create clear documentation for sites, assets, and service history
- Communicate progress to internal teams and external stakeholders
Top Skills for Success
Project Management
Stakeholder Communication
Vendor Management
Budget Tracking
Risk Management
Site Assessment
Permitting Coordination
Utility Coordination
Construction Coordination
Electrical Fundamentals
Charging Hardware Knowledge
Network Operations Awareness
Quality Assurance
Troubleshooting
Career Progression
Can Lead To
EV Infrastructure Project Manager
Charging Network Operations Manager
Utility Program Manager
Construction Project Manager
Energy Transition Program Manager
Transition Opportunities
EV Infrastructure Development Manager
Site Acquisition Manager
Grid Modernization Specialist
Fleet Electrification Manager
Product Manager for Charging
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Utility Interconnection Process KnowledgePermitting Process KnowledgeElectrical Load Calculation BasicsCommissioning ProcessService Level Agreement ManagementUptime MonitoringContract Review BasicsSafety Standards Awareness
Development SuggestionsBuild a practical understanding of how a site moves from concept to energized service. Practice reading single line electrical diagrams at a basic level, learn local permitting steps, and get comfortable coordinating with utilities and field contractors. Strengthen operations skills by learning how uptime is tracked and how maintenance providers are managed.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 60,000 to 85,000
Mid LevelUSD 85,000 to 115,000
Senior LevelUSD 115,000 to 155,000
Growth Trend
Strong growth driven by public charging expansion, fleet electrification, utility upgrade work, and continued investment from automakers, charging networks, and real estate owners.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
TeslaChargePointEVgoElectrify AmericaBlink ChargingABBSiemensSchneider ElectricDuke EnergySouthern CompanyJacobsAECOM
Industry Sectors
Charging NetworksElectric UtilitiesEngineering ServicesConstruction ServicesEnergy Equipment ManufacturingAutomotiveCommercial Real EstateFleet ManagementPublic Sector Transportation
Recommended Next Steps
1
Create a portfolio of two to three example site plans with assumptions, timeline, and budget2
Learn the end to end charging site lifecycle from site selection through commissioning3
Take a project management course focused on schedules, risks, and vendors4
Shadow field teams during installation to learn common failure points5
Build a simple uptime and maintenance tracker template for charging assets6
Network with utilities, permitting offices, and charging contractors in your region7
Tailor your resume to highlight delivery outcomes such as sites launched, uptime, and budget adherence