Director of EV Systems & Fleet Electrification

Description

• Build and execute a three-year growth plan for fleet electrification and EV infrastructure across North America (public transit, aviation/GSE, school buses, municipal and logistics fleets).
• Orchestrate stakeholder alignment: owners, utilities, AHJs, OEMs (chargers, vehicles), and construction partners; negotiate interconnections and service upgrades.
• Define charging architectures (depot, on-route, GSE, fast DC), load management strategies, microgrids, BESS integration, and resiliency (N+1, islanding).
• Ensure compliance with codes/standards: NEC/NFPA 70 & 70E, IEEE/IEC, UL, ADA, IFC, AHJ permitting; SAE/ISO/IEC protocols (e.g., SAE J1772, CCS, NACS, IEC 61851, ISO 15118).
• Data-driven decision-making and performance reporting
• Direct multidisciplinary design across power systems (medium/low voltage), MEP, civil/site, telecom/controls, and SCADA; oversee Arc Flash studies and protective device coordination (ETAP/SKM).
• Develop practice standards (design criteria, specifications, QA/QC) for EVSE, depot/yard layouts, power distribution, resiliency, and digital monitoring/controls.
• Validate interoperability, cybersecurity for connected systems, and data strategies for asset management and performance monitoring.
• Establish phased roadmaps (feasibility → concept → schematic → detailed design → procurement → commissioning → O&M) with clear risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Mentor and grow a team of technical leads and PMs; develop career pathways and training for EV systems competencies.
• Shape joint ventures, teaming agreements, and innovation pilots (e.g., V2G, demand response, DER aggregation).
• Lead strategic pursuits and Alternative Delivery proposals (progressive DB, DB, CM-at-Risk, P3); partner with ConOps, Legal, Finance for commercial strategy, risk allocation, and pricing.
• Serve as Program Director for electrification programs—own client success, schedule, budget, and performance KPIs.
• Stand up a scalable Delivery Management Office (DMO) for electrification (dashboards, earned value, risk, submittals/RFI workflow, commissioning checklists).
• Implement QA/QC, NCR/Corrective Action processes, and close-out/lessons learned; drive safety culture and site readiness protocols.
• Manage strategic vendor/OEM relationships (chargers, switchgear, BESS, software), GC/DB/EC partners, and utility alliances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (or related). Master’s preferred.
• Utility experience (IOU or municipal) and/or experience with NEVI, FTA/FAA grant-funded programs.
• P. Eng or PE in at least one U.S. state (ability to obtain additional licensure via comity).
• PMP, CEM, or equivalent credentials.
• Deep knowledge of NEC/NFPA, IEEE/IEC, UL listings; SAE/ISO/IEC charging standards; permitting with AHJs and environmental considerations.
• Technical rigor & QA/QC discipline
• Demonstrated success delivering Alternative Delivery (progressive DB/DB/P3) programs >$50M.
• Partnering and commercial acumen (contracts, pricing, risk)
• Client empathy and stakeholder management
• 10–15+ years in power systems/MEP design and delivery, including at least 5 years leading EV/fleet electrification programs.
• Excellent client-facing leadership, negotiation, and executive communication skills.
• Proven experience with transit depots, airport GSE, school bus, municipal or logistics fleets and utility coordination (interconnection, capacity upgrades).
• Proficiency with ETAP or SKM, AutoCAD/Revit/BIM; scheduling tools (P6/MS Project); familiarity with SCADA, EMS, and load management platforms.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance