[Remote] Grid Integration Engineer I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EVgo is one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles. They are seeking a detailed and solution-oriented Grid Integration Engineer to support EVgo’s nationwide EV charger deployment, guiding projects through design and utility construction phases while ensuring technical feasibility and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive feasibility and constructability reviews during early-stage project design, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs.
• Provide engineering guidance on behind-the-meter (BtM) and through-the-meter (TtM) designs in coordination with utilities and engineering contractors.
• Communicate timely recommendations and solutions on design-related challenges.
• Manage and document project activities within EVgo’s CRM platform, ensuring accurate and consistent updates.
• Review, interpret, and apply local, utility, and regulatory standards to ensure compliance in design and equipment procurement.
• Collaborate with EVgo’s Market Development team to support make-ready project pipelines and submittal requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with utilities to facilitate efficiencies in process, promote engineering & construction best practices, and advocate for EVgo's interests
• Partner with the Project Engineering team to analyze and communicate cost implications of interconnection methods.
• Develop and implement streamlined processes to support efficient project execution.
• Analyze large datasets and deliver clear, actionable insights to guide execution strategies.

Skills

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Google Earth).
• Experience with 480V interconnections for distributed generation, EV charging, or microgrids.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution networks and utility/AHJ requirements.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, SiteTracker, or similar enterprise CRM systems.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Comfortable managing and interpreting large datasets across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Comfortable managing & effectively prioritizing work across a high volume of projects in varied stages of development.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Unbounded paid time off including parental leave
• 401(k)

Company Overview

• EVgo provides fast charging networks for private and public electric vehicles. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.evgo.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• EVgo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 3 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.