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About the job
Power the Future of Transportation in California
✔️Hybrid and/or Telework option available (California based position). Candidates 50 miles or more away from our HQ (715 P street Sacramento) can work remotely!
The Fuels and Transportation Division of the California Energy Commission is looking for a sharp, driven thinker to step into the role of Electric Generation System Program Specialist I (EGSPS I)—a position where data meets impact and analysis shapes the future of mobility.
This is not a routine desk job. It’s an opportunity to help design the backbone of California’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) future.
Apply here before 5/15/2026! CalCareers https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=516154
California Energy Commission
Job Code-516154
Working Title: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Data Scientist
State Job Classification: ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
$10,127.00 – $12,669.00 per month – Plus an additional recruitment and retention pay of $300 per month.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 5/15/2026
The Role
As part of the Infrastructure Modeling and Assessment Unit within the Zero Emission Vehicles Acceleration Branch, you’ll take on a technical leadership role at the center of California’s clean transportation transition. Your work will directly inform how and where electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is built across the state.
You’ll dive into complex energy systems, build models that forecast charging demand, and translate massive datasets into actionable strategies. The insights you generate will guide public investments, shape policy decisions, and support equitable access to clean transportation.
What You’ll Do
Lead advanced modeling and analysis of EV charging infrastructure for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles
Design and implement data-driven frameworks to forecast statewide charging needs
Conduct technical assessments of charging and refueling systems
Develop analytical workplans, reports, and recommendations that influence real-world decisions
Manage grants and contracts, ensuring accountability and results
Collaborate across agencies, industries, and research institutions to align efforts and accelerate progress
Work with large, complex datasets, integrating multiple data sources beyond traditional spreadsheet tools
Why This Work Matters
Your work will play a critical role in advancing California’s Clean Transportation Program and broader climate goals. From reducing emissions to improving air quality and expanding equitable infrastructure access, the outcomes of your analysis will be felt statewide.
What Sets You Apart
Experience conducting technical, economic, or engineering analyses related to EV infrastructure
Strong skills in data modeling and large-scale data analysis, including defining assumptions and interpreting results
Proven ability to manage public funding agreements, including grants or contracts
Exceptional communication skills—able to turn complex findings into clear, compelling insights
A collaborative mindset, with experience working across public agencies, private partners, and research teams
The Ideal Candidate
You’re equally comfortable writing code, presenting to leadership, and coordinating with stakeholders. You see patterns in complexity and opportunity in data. Most importantly, you want your work to mean something—to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation system.
Join Us
If you’re ready to apply your technical expertise to one of the most pressing challenges of our time, this is your chance to help build the infrastructure that will power California forward.
📬Connect with our CEC Recruitment and Outreach team with questions about these opportunities or eligibility requirements: Careers@Energy.ca.gov
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