Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Engineer, Development Engineering

at EVgo

🏢 About EVgo

EVgo is the nation's largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles, uniquely positioned at the forefront of the EV revolution. Their mission to expedite mass EV adoption through a convenient, reliable, and affordable charging network makes them a leader in sustainable infrastructure, offering the chance to directly impact America's clean energy transition.

About This Role

As the Subject Matter Expert for engineering and site design, you'll lead the feasibility, design, and construction phases of EVgo charging stations. This role is impactful because you'll optimize standardized approaches for site-specific needs, directly scaling the network that enables widespread EV adoption.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing site feasibility assessments, collaborating with internal teams and external partners on design packages, optimizing electrical layouts for construction efficiency, and tracking progress metrics for multiple charging station projects. You'll balance standardized approaches with solving unique site challenges to keep network expansion on schedule.

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🎯 Who EVgo Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years with a Bachelor's (or equivalent advanced degree/experience) in utilities, renewables (commercial solar/energy storage), or high-voltage engineering
  • Possesses advanced knowledge of site development procedures and working knowledge of electrical design drawings, equipment, power integration, and utility design processes
  • Can execute standardized designs while adapting to unique site constraints and construction efficiency needs
  • Demonstrates experience tracking productivity metrics and delivering comprehensive engineering packages (conceptual layouts, cost estimates, civil/electrical/structural designs)

📝 Tips for Applying to EVgo

1

Quantify your experience with site development metrics (e.g., 'reduced construction timelines by X% through optimized electrical design packages')

2

Highlight specific projects involving high-voltage systems, utility interconnections, or renewable energy integration (solar/storage) relevant to EV charging infrastructure

3

Tailor your resume to show collaboration with internal/external partners on engineering deliverables, using EVgo's terminology like 'feasibility phases' and 'site-specific optimization'

4

Research EVgo's current network expansion (check their press releases) and mention how your background aligns with scaling their fast-charging footprint

5

Include keywords from the job description like 'Subject Matter Expert,' 'standardized design approaches,' and 'productivity metrics tracking' in your application materials

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your expertise as an SME in engineering/site design phases (feasibility through construction) for infrastructure projects', 'Specific experience with utilities, renewables, or high-voltage systems that prepare you for EV charging station development', 'Ability to balance standardized design execution with site-specific optimization for construction efficiency', "Passion for EVgo's mission to expedite EV adoption through reliable charging infrastructure"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → EVgo's current network map and expansion plans (from their website/investor materials)
  • → Their partnerships with automakers, fleets, or utilities to understand integration points
  • → Industry challenges in EV charging infrastructure (e.g., grid capacity, permitting)
  • → EVgo's technology (e.g., charger types, power levels) and how it compares to competitors

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a past project where you acted as SME for site design from feasibility to construction, highlighting challenges with utility interconnections
2 How do you optimize a standardized design approach for unique site constraints while maintaining construction efficiency?
3 Describe your experience with electrical design packages for high-voltage or renewable energy systems similar to EV charging stations
4 How have you tracked and reported productivity metrics to meet business deliverables in previous roles?
5 What do you see as the biggest engineering challenges in scaling a nationwide fast-charging network like EVgo's?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume without highlighting utilities/renewables/high-voltage experience
  • Failing to demonstrate how you've collaborated across teams/partners on engineering deliverables
  • Not showing understanding of site development procedures or electrical design processes specific to infrastructure projects

📅 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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