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<span class="jobdescription"><p>Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.</p> <p> </p> <p>At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!</p> <p><br> </p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Brief Role Description</b></h2> </div><div><p>This candidate will support Electrify America’s relationship with utilities by providing technical and coordination support related to the interconnection of our assets to the grid.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Technical and subject matter expert for utility operations related topics.</li> <li>Identify, cultivate and manage utility relationships</li> <li>Provides central coordination between major California utilities and internal project managers regarding construction projects, and associated problem identification, resolution, and follow up.</li> <li>Responsible for working with the different utilities across the country to maximize Electrify America budgets, site acquisition, charger implementation, grid interaction to collectively target optimal charger utilization rates and electricity pricing.</li> <li>Providing support to the different internal functional groups and external stakeholders as it relates to utility interconnections</li> <li>Review agreements, plans, specifications and billings submitted by the utility companies. </li> <li>Provide support on new utility account setup and ongoing utility account support</li> <li>They will develop and maintain strong relationships with utilities and project owners.</li> <li>Candidate will act as a source of expertise within the Electrify America team, helping to accelerate program implementation through constant process improvement and sharing of best practices. This includes continuing to find efficiencies in cost structures through new delivery models, vertical integration, in-sourcing and other activities that drive down the cost of site development, construction and commissioning.</li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Possible Tasks within this Role</b></h2> </div><div><p><strong>Main responsibility – assign % of time spent</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage key relationships, provide technical support, and coordination with utilities (50%)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional responsibilities – assign % of time</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide technical utility interconnection support to EA operations and technical teams. This includes but is not limited to the review of load letters, utility designs, and utility required documents (40%)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional responsibilities – assign % of time</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage and oversee utility billing and utility line extension contracts (10%)</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualification requirements</b></h2> </div><div><p>Years of Relevant Experience</p> <ul> <li>5-7 years of experience coordinating with utilities in the design and construction of new service</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Education – Required</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in related field, other technical degree or equivalent work experience</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Education – Desired</p> <ul> <li>Master’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li>Accomplished Project Management skills</li> <li>Communication skills – interpersonal, oral and written</li> <li>Management skills</li> <li>Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic</li> <li>Integration – joining people, processes or systems</li> <li>Influencing and negotiation skills</li> <li>Problem solving</li> <li>Autonomy and initiative</li> <li>Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Specialized Skills – Required</p> <ul> <li>Working knowledge utility distribution systems and high voltage (480v 3 phase) utility service</li> <li>Understand and interpret utility design drawings</li> <li>Understanding of electrical design for high voltage equipment</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of utilities operations and standards as applied to new electrical service.</li> <li>Knowledge and ability to apply basic and well-established utility principles, practices and regulations</li> <li>Ability to communicate utility / engineering ideas, recommendations and evaluations</li> <li>Provides support to operational areas as it related to utility interconnection or ongoing service</li> <li>Project management across all phases of the project lifecycle including</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to track, escalate and manage risks & issues</li> <li>Ability to address customer energy consumption inquiries, ability to read and interpret and process payment for utility invoices and monthly utility bills</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Specialized Skills – Desired</p> <ul> <li>Previous experience working with California utilities with new service applications</li> <li>Extensive knowledge of utility requirements for electrical infrastructure as it related to EV charging and related equipment</li> <li>Working knowledge and understanding of procedures, services offered rate tariffs, rules and regulations, and applicable state and</li> <li>Understanding of EV Charging ecosystem (manufacturers, installation companies, utilities and related government agencies)   </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Work Flexibility</p> <ul> <li>Up to 10% travel required</li> </ul></div></div></div><p>Electrify America, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.</p> <p> </p> <p>This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.</p> <p> </p> <p>This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.</p> <p> </p> <p>Electrify America endeavors to make <a href=""> accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at careers@electrifyamerica.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.</p> <p> </p> <p>#LI-REMOTE #LI-VR1</p> </span>

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