Application Guide

How to Apply for Real Estate Acquisitions Lead

at TeraWatt Infrastructure

🏢 About TeraWatt Infrastructure

TeraWatt Infrastructure is at the forefront of scaling EV charging solutions to accelerate fleet electrification and reduce carbon emissions. Their mission-driven focus on sustainability and cutting-edge infrastructure makes them a unique player in the clean energy transition, offering the chance to work on impactful, large-scale projects.

About This Role

As the Real Estate Acquisitions Lead, you will own and manage a deal pipeline across multiple geographies, analyzing the strategic, financial, and technical feasibility of EV charging hub projects. This role is critical to TeraWatt's growth, as you'll secure prime real estate for charging infrastructure, directly enabling the shift to electric fleets.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing new deal opportunities, analyzing financial models for potential sites, and calling brokers to source land. You'll also meet cross-functionally with legal to negotiate terms and with development teams to assess site feasibility, while tracking your pipeline across multiple regions.

🎯 Who TeraWatt Infrastructure Is Looking For

  • A seasoned real estate finance professional with 6+ years of experience, specifically in acquisitions and deal sourcing.
  • An expert financial modeler who can assess project feasibility and ROI for EV charging hubs across diverse markets.
  • A well-connected networker with deep relationships among brokers, landowners, and developers in key regions.
  • A quick learner with a passion for EV infrastructure, able to grasp technical and regulatory nuances of charging projects.

📝 Tips for Applying to TeraWatt Infrastructure

1

Highlight any experience with EV charging or renewable energy projects in your resume and cover letter, even if tangential.

2

Quantify your deal pipeline success: mention the number of transactions closed, total square footage, or dollar volume.

3

Showcase your financial modeling skills by providing a sample model or describing a complex analysis you led.

4

Emphasize your network: list key broker relationships or regions where you have strong connections.

5

Tailor your application to TeraWatt's mission: express genuine interest in sustainability and fleet electrification.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Stress your expertise in real estate acquisitions and financial modeling, with concrete examples of deals you've closed.", 'Demonstrate your ability to work cross-functionally with legal, development, and construction teams.', 'Show enthusiasm for the EV industry and your desire to contribute to reducing carbon emissions.', "Mention your network of brokers/landowners and how it can accelerate TeraWatt's pipeline."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Review TeraWatt's current projects and target markets for EV charging hubs.
  • Understand the company's business model: how they partner with fleets, utilities, and landowners.
  • Familiarize yourself with the competitive landscape, including other major EV charging infrastructure companies.
  • Learn about the regulatory environment for EV charging in key states (e.g., California, Texas, New York).

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a complex real estate acquisition deal you led from sourcing to close.
2 How do you evaluate the financial feasibility of an EV charging hub? What key metrics do you use?
3 Describe a time you worked cross-functionally with legal and construction teams to resolve a site issue.
4 How do you stay updated on real estate trends and competitive landscapes across multiple geographies?
5 What is your approach to building and maintaining relationships with brokers and landowners?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume without tailoring it to EV or real estate acquisitions.
  • Failing to demonstrate a proactive network of brokers/landowners in your application.
  • Overlooking the technical aspects of EV charging (e.g., power requirements, site design) in your responses.

📅 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

Offer

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