EV Charging Infrastructure Engineer

Design, specify, and oversee the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial, fleet, multifamily residential, and public charging applications. Develop electrical load studies, design Level 2 and DC fast charging installations, prepare utility interconnection applications, and manage construction coordination. Evaluate emerging charging standards and vehicle-to-grid technologies to design future-ready charging systems.

Median salary: $108,000. Projected growth to 2033: 22% (much faster than average) - driven by NEVI program and EV adoption. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $108,000
Entry-level: $70,000 - $88,000
Senior: $158,000+
Growth by 2033: 22% (much faster than average) - driven by NEVI program and EV adoption
Demand: Growing Fast
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Moderate

What you'd do

People interaction: Moderate
Team vs solo: 55% Team / 45% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: High

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: Varies by State
Years to mid-career: 3-5 years
Years to senior: 7-10 years
Career switching: Moderate
Typical student debt: $30,000 - $60,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

EV Charging System Design (Level 2 / DCFC)
NEC Article 625 EV Charging Code Compliance
Electrical Load Study & Demand Analysis
OCPP & OCPI Charging Network Standards
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) & Smart Charging Design
NEVI Program Technical Requirements

Soft skills

Technical Problem-Solving
Analytical Thinking
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Project Management
Written Communication

Technical complexity: High

Typical career path

Electrical Engineer
EV Infrastructure Engineer
Senior Engineer
Lead Engineer
Director of EV Infrastructure