EV/AV/EV Charging
Location: Remote
About the job
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.
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!
Brief Role Description
The Civil Designer and Estimator will support Electrify America’s full design lifecycle—from initial development of conceptual site layouts and construction estimates to review of construction drawings and bids.
This role drives the pipeline of EVCS construction projects through leading the construction-related proposal deliverables for new commercial program and grant funding opportunities. This role will support Request for Proposals (RFP) responses by providing construction cost estimates, site plans, schedules, supporting AEC supplier information, and any other construction-related deliverables. This role will be responsible for ensuring RFP response deadlines are met and a competitive package is submitted. The Civil Designer and Estimator should be able to understand RFP requirements, and identify supplier partners with appropriate qualifications and pricing to submit a compelling RFP response. Other than RFPs, opportunities for new commercial customers will also be supported by the Civil Designer and Estimator who will develop construction budgets and site plans using AutoCAD or Bluebeam as needed.
The role will utilize construction estimating software RS Means to develop pricing. The Civil Designer and Estimator will develop estimating templates and tools for the overall construction project managers to utilize. As needed by the construction project managers, the Civil Designer and Estimator will review vendor pricing for projects and construction change orders to verify fair market price.
The Civil Designer and Estimator will be capable of interpreting grant requirements as they relate to site development, developing response materials for grant applications, and administering grant requirements to construction vendors and Project Development Managers. The role requires a high level of policy reading and cross function communication with the Incentives and Field Team to ensure grant requirements are met during the application and implementation stage.
The Civil Designer and Estimator will work closely with the Operations Design Manager to develop drafting standards, and AutoCAD custom tools to deepen the organization and efficiency of the design team. The Civil Designer will create site plans, as well as review supplier-produced site drawings to confirm cost efficacy of designs and adherence to Electrify America’s design standards. Other duties include researching due diligence requirements that affect site layouts, and incorporating land surveys (including title) into layouts.
Possible Tasks within this Role
Leads construction team deliverable for RFP responses (20%)
Creates construction budgets and estimating tools. Analyzes vendor budgets and change orders to verify fair market pricing (20%)
Create site drawing layouts for Real Estate Team (20%) supporting Electrify America owned and operated network
Review construction drawings at the CD50, CD90, and CD100 stage (30%)
Interpret construction-related grant application requirements and prepare deliverables to submit for grant funding (5%)
Communicate construction-related grant requirements to project managers (5%)
Qualification requirements
Years of Relevant Experience
4+ years of relevant experience in site planning, civil design, construction document development, construction estimating, or related fields.
Education and Certifications – Required
Civil or Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree
Engineering In Training (EIT) certification
Professional Certificate in Construction Estimating (PCSE) or equivalent work experience
Education and Certifications – Desired
Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree
Civil Engineer Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Certification of competency in RS Means, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Excel, or similar software
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Association of Proposal Management Professions (APMP) certification or equivalent work experience
Skills
Advanced site design skills. Minimum 3 years producing site layouts in AutoCAD. Ideal candidate will have minimum 3 years using AutoCAD Civil 3D to create civil drawing plan sets. Preferable experience is creating layouts for commercial retail site layout applications.
Advanced site design skills using AutoCAD Civil3D, including ability to grade sites to meet ADA requirements.
Experience using Bluebeam to create and edit drawings
Experience designing sites with new electric service is preferred
Experience performing QAQC of site civil drawings
Understanding of how site design informs project utility and construction costs. Ability to recognize design efficiencies and cost adders.
Construction estimating capabilities, preferably using RS Means
Design and construction supplier evaluation capabilities
Understanding of incentive funding impact on construction project schedules and timelines
Creating compelling RFP responses for site development projects
Ability to create renderings or graphic illustrations of site improvements
Demonstrated ability to meet project timelines
Understanding of customer needs
Specialized Skills – Required
Extensive experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to create civil plans
Experience in site grading and stormwater management designs
Extensive experience using Bluebeam to edit and create site drawings
Experience in developing and managing construction projects and budgets
Experience using project estimating software (Excel or RS Means)
Experience in responding to Requests for Proposal (RFP) within the AEC industry
Experience managing AEC suppliers
Experience developing design and construction scope of project contracts
Excellent understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
High attention to detail and quality control
Outstanding organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem-solving ability
Ability to work autonomously
Proven ability to meet deadlines
Work Flexibility
Travel up to 35–45% for site walks, design charrettes, industry conferences, internal trainings, and partner reviews
Ability to support U.S. cross-regional teams and timelines
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.
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.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Electrify America endeavors to make www.electrifyamerica.com/careers 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.
Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications.
The range for this position is $85,000-$100,000.
EV/AV/EV Charging
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