Electrical Engineer (Hardware & Site Power)

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About Terawatt Infrastructure The once in a century transition to autonomous and electric vehicles is underway and will require a multi-trillion-dollar investment in energy and charging infrastructure, and the real estate to site it on.

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About Terawatt Infrastructure

The once in a century transition to autonomous and electric vehicles is underway and will require a multi-trillion-dollar investment in energy and charging infrastructure, and the real estate to site it on. Terawatt is the leader in delivering large scale, turnkey charging solutions for companies rapidly deploying AV and EV fleets. Whether it’s an urban mobility hub, or a carefully located multi-fleet hub for semi-trucks, Terawatt brings the talent, capabilities, and capital to create reliable, cost-effective solutions for customers on the leading edge of the transition to the next generation of transport.

With a growing portfolio of sites across the US in urban hubs and along key logistics and transportation corridors and logistics hubs, Terawatt is building the permanent transportation and logistics infrastructure of tomorrow through a robust combination of capital, real estate, development, and site operations solutions. The company develops, finances, owns, and operates charging solutions that take the cost and complexity out of electrifying fleets.

At Terawatt, we execute humbly and with urgency to provide tailored solutions for fleets that delight our clients and support the transition of transportation.

Role Description:

One of Terawatt’s Core Values is “Electrify the Customer.” Terawatt is seeking an Electrical Engineer to help design and deliver reliable, high-performance EV charging solutions across North America. This role plays a key part in shaping the electrical strategy for Terawatt’s charging stations and ensuring efficient, scalable site design.

In this role, you will contribute to strategic electrical system analysis, submittal reviews, preliminary single-line diagram development, and utility coordination. You will collaborate with utility partners and vendors to deliver power efficiency solutions using both established and emerging technologies.

You will work closely with the Head of Hardware & Electrical Systems, the SVP of Technology, EVSE Validation Engineers, and a Senior Electrical Engineer, while partnering cross-functionally with software, data, development, construction, energy, and operations teams.

This position is central to delivering a high-quality charging experience for fleet customers. The team ensures that Terawatt’s selected charging systems achieve high uptime while providing a seamless customer experience. If you bring experience in EVSEs and high-powered electrical systems, this role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to transportation electrification and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Work with the Development, Construction, Energy teams to implement electrical hardware and utility partner requirements closely

Work with Technology team to help determine hardware partners for Terawatt’s charging sites

Execute strategies for interoperability for our different EVSE partners and the vehicles that will use our charging infrastructure

Work with Field Service to help resolve hardware and electrical-related problems for Terawatt's fleet customers

Work on existing and upcoming standards engagements and compliance

Assist Sr. team members identify new solutions to improve the efficiency of our sites

Manage engineering outputs for multiple projects with competing deadlines and resources

Report to management regularly on engineering progress and setbacks

Research, obtain, and apply critical design information including building and electrical code requirements to site design

Be an advocate for the electrification of transport, and the Company’s role in making it happen

Background in electrical engineering, power electronics, or comparable practical experience

4+ years experience in dense electrical infrastructure, such as: DC fast EV charging infrastructure, Clean energy electrification (BESS, solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, etc.), Data center power distribution, Power grid development, Substations and Microgrids, Solid state power transformation

Demonstrated initiative and a collaborative approach to solving complex challenges in an evolving industry with the ability to manage technical deliverables for multiple simultaneous projects, maintaining high quality under aggressive "speed-to-market" timelines

Proficiency in developing and reviewing Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs) and Three-Line Diagrams using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar engineering software

Deep familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building codes relevant to EV infrastructure

Demonstrated experience managing utility interconnection applications and navigating the technical requirements of utility service providers

2+ years experience in the EV ecosystem, vehicle electrification, EV charging infrastructure, or related fields

Hands-on experience in construction oversight, commissioning, or field engineering, specifically troubleshooting hardware to vehicle interoperability

Familiarity with understanding of dispatchable on-site power generation, solid state transformers, substation relay and control and other aspects of power distribution systems

Understanding of industry standards such as OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) and ISO 15118 (Plug & Charge)

Knowledge of construction and electrical safety practices and procedures

EIT (Engineer-in-Training) status or a Professional Engineer (PE) license

We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At Terawatt, we continuously strive to foster inclusion, humility, energizing relationships, and belonging, and welcome new ideas. We're growing and want you to grow with us. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact people@terawattinfrastructure.com.

Terawatt Infrastructure is an equal-opportunity employer.