Utility Operations Analyst

Contract - Utility Operations Analyst

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.

At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state‑of‑the‑art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you’re interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!

This candidate will support Electrify America’s relationship with utilities by providing technical and coordination support related to the interconnection of our assets to the grid.

• Technical and subject matter expert for utility operations related topics.
• Identify, cultivate and manage utility relationships.
• Provides central coordination between major California utilities and internal project managers regarding construction projects, and associated problem identification, resolution, and follow‑up.
• Responsible for working with the different utilities across the country to maximize Electrify America budgets, site acquisition, charger implementation, grid interaction to collectively target optimal charger utilization rates and electricity pricing.
• Providing support to the different internal functional groups and external stakeholders as it relates to utility interconnections.
• Review agreements, plans, specifications and billings submitted by the utility companies.
• Provide support on new utility account setup and ongoing utility account support.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with utilities and project owners.
• Act as a source of expertise within the Electrify America team, helping to accelerate program implementation through constant process improvement and sharing of best practices. This includes continuing to find efficiencies in cost structures through new delivery models, vertical integration, in‑sourcing and other activities that drive down the cost of site development, construction and commissioning.

Main responsibility – assign % of time spent

• Manage key relationships, provide technical support, and coordination with utilities (50%)

Additional responsibilities – assign % of time

• Provide technical utility interconnection support to EA operations and technical teams. This includes but is not limited to the review of load letters, utility designs, and utility required documents (40%)

Additional responsibilities – assign % of time

• Manage and oversee utility billing and utility line extension contracts (10%)

Years of Relevant Experience

• 5-7 years of experience coordinating with utilities in the design and construction of new service.

Education – Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, other technical degree or equivalent work experience.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer).

Skills

• Communication skills – interpersonal, oral and written.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic.
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Problem solving.
• Autonomy and initiative.
• Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software.

Specialized Skills – Required

• Working knowledge of utility distribution systems and high‑voltage (480v 3‑phase) utility service.
• Understand and interpret utility design drawings.
• Understanding of electrical design for high‑voltage equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of utilities operations and standards as applied to new electrical service.
• Knowledge and ability to apply basic and well‑established utility principles, practices and regulations.
• Ability to communicate utility/engineering ideas, recommendations and evaluations.
• Provides support to operational areas as it relates to utility interconnection or ongoing service.
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