Application Guide

How to Apply for Infrastructure Electrical Engineer (MEP + Wayside)

at Glydways

🏢 About Glydways

Glydways is pioneering net-negative greenhouse gas autonomous transportation systems, making it unique in developing affordable, efficient, and eco-friendly mobility solutions that actively reduce environmental impact. Working here means contributing to cutting-edge infrastructure that redefines urban transportation while achieving carbon-negative outcomes.

About This Role

This Infrastructure Electrical Engineer role focuses on MEP and wayside systems integration, bridging Glydways' autonomous vehicle technology with physical infrastructure requirements. You'll coordinate between internal engineering teams and external civil consultants to ensure electrical designs support the company's innovative transportation system while maintaining project timelines and technical standards.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing CADD drawings for upcoming infrastructure projects, coordinating with vehicle engineering teams on electrical interface requirements, and meeting with external civil consultants to ensure design alignment. You'll balance technical design work with project management tasks, ensuring electrical systems support Glydways' autonomous transportation while meeting sustainability goals.

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🎯 Who Glydways Is Looking For

  • Has 6+ years of electrical engineering experience with demonstrated progression from design through construction, including hands-on CADD modification and redlining capabilities
  • Possesses specific MEP and wayside electrical experience relevant to transportation infrastructure, not just general building systems
  • Can interpret Civil CADD drawings and communicate technical requirements effectively with municipal entities and contractors
  • Understands both the technical design aspects and project management needs for infrastructure projects in a startup environment

📝 Tips for Applying to Glydways

1

Highlight specific MEP or wayside electrical projects in your resume, especially those involving transportation or innovative infrastructure

2

Demonstrate your CADD proficiency by mentioning specific software experience and examples of modifying drawings or adding redlines

3

Connect your experience to Glydways' net-negative GHG mission by describing sustainable electrical design projects

4

Show how you've coordinated between multiple stakeholders (consultants, contractors, municipalities) in previous roles

5

Emphasize experience with both design calculations and practical construction implementation in the same projects

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with transportation infrastructure electrical systems (MEP + wayside) and how it applies to autonomous mobility', 'Examples of successfully coordinating between internal engineering teams and external civil consultants/contractors', 'How your electrical design background supports sustainable, net-negative GHG solutions', 'Specific CADD skills and experience with civil engineering drawings relevant to infrastructure projects']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Glydways' specific autonomous transportation technology and how it differs from other mobility solutions
  • → The company's net-negative GHG approach and how infrastructure supports this environmental goal
  • → Current Glydways projects or partnerships mentioned in recent press releases or company updates
  • → Challenges in transportation infrastructure electrical design for autonomous systems

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a complex MEP or wayside electrical design challenge you solved from concept through construction
2 How would you ensure Glydways' specific design requirements are maintained when working with external civil engineering consultants?
3 Walk through your process for modifying CADD drawings and communicating changes to external parties
4 What experience do you have with municipal permitting and compliance for electrical infrastructure projects?
5 How have you balanced technical design excellence with project timeline constraints in previous roles?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting only building MEP experience without transportation or wayside electrical systems knowledge
  • Listing CADD experience without specific examples of modifying drawings or working with civil engineering plans
  • Failing to demonstrate how your background connects to Glydways' specific mission of net-negative GHG transportation

📅 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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