How to apply for Construction Project Engineer

About TeraWatt Infrastructure

TeraWatt Infrastructure builds and operates large-scale charging sites for electric vehicle fleets, including autonomous vehicles and semi-trucks. The company develops, finances, owns, and operates these sites across US urban hubs and logistics corridors. This is a chance to work on the physical buildout of EV charging infrastructure at a company that combines real estate, capital, and operations.

About the role

As a Construction Project Engineer, you will support the construction of charging sites from planning through completion. You will work with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Your work directly affects whether fleet customers get reliable charging infrastructure on time.

A typical day

You might review contractor schedules, visit a site to check progress, and update internal stakeholders on risks. You could also coordinate with utility companies or review submittals and change orders. The pace is fast, and you will juggle multiple projects across different locations.

Who TeraWatt Infrastructure is looking for

• Has 2-5 years of experience in construction project engineering, preferably on commercial, industrial, or energy projects.
• Can read and interpret construction drawings, schedules, and contracts.
• Is comfortable coordinating multiple contractors and vendors across different sites.
• Has basic knowledge of electrical systems or EV charging infrastructure, or is willing to learn quickly.

Tips for this application

• In your resume, list specific construction projects you supported, including project type, size, budget, and your exact role.
• Mention any experience with electrical infrastructure, utility coordination, or EV charging. If you lack it, state your willingness to learn and any related exposure.
• Use the company's language: 'turnkey charging solutions', 'fleet electrification', 'urban mobility hub', 'multi-fleet hub'. Show you read the job description.
• Highlight experience with permitting, site due diligence, or working with subcontractors on tight timelines.
• If you have worked on projects across multiple states, say so. TeraWatt has a growing portfolio across the US.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Why you want to work on EV charging infrastructure specifically, not just construction in general.', 'A concrete example of a construction project you helped deliver, including your specific tasks and the outcome.', 'How you handle coordination between contractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders when schedules slip or issues arise.', 'Your familiarity with the types of sites TeraWatt builds: urban hubs and logistics corridor hubs for fleets.']

Research before applying

• Read TeraWatt's website and any press releases about their charging sites, especially multi-fleet hubs for semi-trucks.
• Look up the six core values mentioned in the job description. Be ready to discuss how you have applied similar values at work.
• Search for recent news about fleet electrification and the challenges of building charging infrastructure at scale.
• Find out which states TeraWatt operates in and what types of sites they have built or announced.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• Walk through a construction project you managed or supported from start to finish. What was your role and what went wrong?
• How do you handle a contractor who is behind schedule? Give a specific example.
• What do you know about EV charging infrastructure and the differences between installing chargers versus traditional electrical work?
• How do you coordinate with utilities and local permitting authorities?
• Describe a time you had to make a decision with incomplete information. What did you do?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a generic construction resume without mentioning EV charging, fleet electrification, or TeraWatt by name.
• Focusing only on office-based project engineering and not showing experience with field coordination or site visits.
• Ignoring the company's values in your application. They mention ownership, candor, and imperfect action. Show you work that way.