Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Lead

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Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first then business delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

Were looking for a highly accountable and strategic leader to join our team as Electric Vehicle Infrastructure this role you will be accountable for compliantly launching and stabilizing charging depot operations. This role partners closely with the Product Manager Energy & Infrastructure to translate product requirements into safe reliable and scalable physical deployments. You will lead utility engagement site evaluation end-to-end program management and site supervision through construction and commissioning to meet uptime safety and operational performance targets.

What Youll Do

• Lead the end-to-end infrastructure development plan for depot operations aligned to client service area needs.
• Evaluate and short-list candidate depot locations and drive alignment decisions with stakeholders.
• Define site requirements including traffic flow charger power needs safety and expansion potential translating into site scope and budgets.
• Own utility engagement to validate capacity secure interconnection pathways and manage energization timelines.
• Manage full rollout lifecycle including design permitting procurement construction commissioning and go-live.
• Select and manage EPC/EPCM partners ensuring quality safety compliance schedule and cost control.
• Lead launch-to-steady-state execution including commissioning operational ramp and defect resolution.
• Establish monitoring and maintenance processes to meet uptime and service expectations.
• Develop supply chain strategies including spare parts warranties and vendor performance management.
• Build and continuously improve deployment playbooks for multi-depot rollouts across geographies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering construction management operations or related field required
• 7 years of experience in infrastructure delivery roles including end-to-end deployment
• Experience leading utility engagement and interconnection processes
• Experience managing EPC/EPCM partners and construction execution
• Experience establishing O&M models including SLA design and maintenance strategies
• Ability to travel as required have a valid drivers license and perform on-site supervision duties

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent designation
• Experience in EV charging utilities energy projects or fleet depot environments
• Experience operating in high-uptime or 24/7 operational environments
• Strong understanding of permitting safety practices and compliance requirements
• Experience with AV or fleet operations

Location: San Diego CA

The hiring base salary range for this position is $101900 - $140140 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individuals knowledge skills experience equity with other team members and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

Whats in it for You
A culture of innovation empowerment decision-making and accountability
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
Additional benefits and amenities including paid time-off programs (vacation sick leave and holidays)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion genetic information sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status family status ancestry national origin citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to or call . Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job-related skills qualifications and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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