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Revel Director of Engineering & Design, EV Infrastructure in New York
About Revel
Revel's mission is to accelerate EV adoption in cities by providing the infrastructure and services that make it easy to go electric. Revel operates the nation's first all-electric rideshare service, which delivers thousands of rides across New York City every day. Revel is also the leading public fast charging provider in New York, with stations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, and more on the way. Founded in Brooklyn in 2018, Revel first began as a shared electric moped platform and has since grown to be a top partner for big cities pursuing an electric vehicle future — first in New York, with other markets to come soon.
Our Operating Principles
Revel’s Operating Principles represent who we are, how we act, and what we believe. They define our culture.
Empathy. We seek to understand the experiences and perspectives of each other, our customers and the communities where we operate.
Ownership. We are excited by big challenges and care deeply about our work. We empower and rely on each other and hold ourselves to a high standard.
Humility. We take our work seriously but not ourselves. We’re approachable, curious, and know we have a lot to learn.
Adaptability. We expect change and quickly adjust our approach to reflect new information. We know success requires seeing opportunity in obstacles and relentlessly improving.
Simplicity. We clarify and prioritize what can be done now. We strive to keep things no more complicated than absolutely required.
Summary
The Director of Engineering & Design, EV Infrastructure will be responsible for leading the team designing Revel’s fast charging stations. The Director will manage a sizable development budget overseeing site diligence, utility interconnection, design, and permitting of all sites across Revel’s infrastructure portfolio. In doing so, they will have a critical role in shaping Revel’s overall infrastructure and expansion strategy.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead an internal team of project managers and ensure appropriate resourcing as our development portfolio continues to grow
Serve as the primary owner of budget and schedule for sites as they progress from acquisition to construction
Develop and maintain program-level relationships with A&E firms
Lead technical diligence on new equipment and charging hardware
Manage equipment procurement and develop strategic relationships with vendors as needed
Provide regular reporting on site timelines and budgets to relevant stakeholders
Streamline and standardize diligence, design, and permitting workflows to drive down development costs
Collaborate closely with site acquisition, construction, and operations teams
Coordinate with finance and legal teams to manage development risks and costs
Grow our working relationships with utilities across the U.S.
Required Background
10+ years of project management experience leading sites from early stage diligence to construction with specific experience in EV fast charging
Proven experience working with utilities and A&E firms
Strong understanding of AC and DC power, transformers, circuit protection, single-line electrical and mechanical diagrams, and construction drawings
Detail-oriented, organized, and excellent communication skills
Location
Preference for New York but open to strong, remote candidates
Compensation and Benefits
Base compensation range $195k-$235k per year, based on experience level. Our benefits package includes:
Stock Options
Discounted Rideshare rides
Medical, Dental, Vision
401k
Life insurance
Unlimited Vacation/PTO
Revel is an equal opportunity employer. All facets of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or release, will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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