Application Guide

How to Apply for Associate, Real Estate Investment & Development

at EV Realty

🏢 About EV Realty

EV Realty is a first-mover in the EV charging infrastructure space, focusing on grid-optimized hubs for commercial fleets. The company combines real estate development with clean energy transition, offering a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of property and sustainability. Joining EV Realty means contributing to scalable solutions that directly reduce carbon emissions.

About This Role

As an Associate, you will drive the expansion of EV Realty’s owned real estate portfolio by sourcing and underwriting properties for high-powered EV charging hubs. This role is critical to building the physical backbone of fleet electrification, requiring a blend of financial analysis, market research, and relationship management. Your work will directly enable commercial fleets to transition to electric vehicles.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing new property listings and broker outreach, then diving into financial modeling for a potential acquisition. You'll likely have calls with landowners or developers to negotiate terms, followed by coordinating due diligence with legal and engineering teams. Afternoons could involve preparing investment memos or analyzing market trends in target submarkets.

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🎯 Who EV Realty Is Looking For

  • Has 2-4 years of experience in commercial real estate acquisitions or capital markets, with a track record of closing deals.
  • Possesses strong financial modeling skills in Excel, including macros, and can build complex underwriting models from scratch.
  • Understands the EV charging ecosystem, including power infrastructure requirements and grid interconnection basics.
  • Is highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple due diligence workstreams simultaneously.

📝 Tips for Applying to EV Realty

1

Highlight any experience with industrial or infill commercial properties, as these are the target submarkets for EV charging hubs.

2

Quantify your deal experience: mention the number of transactions, total value, or square footage you've underwritten.

3

Demonstrate knowledge of EV fleet charging trends, such as depot charging vs. public fast charging, and how real estate factors in.

4

Tailor your resume to show proficiency in Excel modeling; consider including a link to a sample model or GitHub repository.

5

Network with current employees on LinkedIn to learn about the company culture and recent deals.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your passion for sustainability and the role of real estate in enabling EV adoption.', 'Showcase specific financial modeling skills and experience with due diligence processes.', 'Mention any relationships with brokers or landowners in target markets (e.g., logistics hubs, industrial corridors).', 'Explain how your background in commercial real estate acquisitions directly applies to the unique requirements of EV charging infrastructure.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review EV Realty's announced projects and partners to understand their typical hub size and power requirements.
  • → Study the competitive landscape: other players like Tesla, ChargePoint, and real estate-focused EV infrastructure firms.
  • → Understand the basics of grid interconnection and utility partnerships, as this is a key differentiator for EV Realty.
  • → Look into recent policy developments like the NEVI formula program and how it affects charging infrastructure deployment.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a recent acquisition deal you worked on, including how you sourced it and key underwriting assumptions.
2 How would you evaluate a potential site for a high-powered EV fleet charging hub? Consider location, power availability, zoning.
3 Describe a time you managed a complex due diligence process and how you coordinated with external advisors.
4 What trends do you see in the EV charging market that could impact real estate demand?
5 How do you prioritize deal flow when sourcing properties? Walk me through your sourcing strategy.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on financial analysis without showing understanding of the operational aspects of EV charging.
  • Avoid generic statements about sustainability; tie your interest specifically to fleet electrification and real estate.
  • Don't neglect to mention your network of brokers or landowners; relationship-building is key for deal flow.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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