Salary
💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per year
About the role
- Lead the architectural vision and strategy for EV operations facilities, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational needs.
- Manage multiple concurrent design projects from concept through construction, balancing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
- Oversee feasibility studies, site layouts, and early-stage design concepts for new and existing facilities.
- Guide the design and coordination of EV charging layouts, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and electrical requirements.
- Partner with engineering, operations, real estate, and facilities teams to define requirements and ensure cohesive design execution.
- Lead permitting efforts and ensure all designs meet applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and environmental standards.
- Develop and maintain design playbooks and guidelines to ensure consistency and repeatability across projects.
- Review construction documentation and shop drawings, and conduct site visits to ensure design intent is upheld.
- Contribute to long-term infrastructure planning and real estate strategy through architectural expertise and technical insight.
- Manage relationships with external architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure quality and alignment with design standards.
- Implement design review processes and support continuous improvement across the design and construction lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in architectural design and pre-construction, with a focus on transportation, industrial, or technical facilities.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing complex, multi-site design projects.
- Experience designing EV charging infrastructure and coordinating with electrical systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other architectural design tools.
- Deep understanding of building codes (ADA, NEC) and permitting processes.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Experience developing design standards or playbooks for scalable infrastructure.
- Familiarity with sustainability principles and energy-efficient design strategies.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities.