Utility Manager
Job Title
Utility Manager
Location
TBD
Reports to
Director of Construction
About IONNA:
Welcome to IONNA, the joint venture founded by seven global automotive leaders, including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis. At IONNA, we're revolutionizing the EV charging landscape in North America by creating a high-powered charging network that's set to redefine the way we drive.
Our Mission:
We're on a mission to make EV charging reliable, accessible, and convenient. With a commitment to deploying a minimum of 30,000 chargers, we're shaping the future of electric mobility, exceeding industry standards and leading the charge toward a sustainable, zero-emission tomorrow.
Why Join IONNA:
- Pioneering Spirit: Be part of a groundbreaking joint venture that is aiming to change the driving experience in North America
- Innovation Hub: Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technology and redefine the future of EVs
- Sustainability Focus: Contribute to a greener planet by powering our stations exclusively with renewable energy
- Dynamic Culture: Join a passionate team committed to shaping the landscape of electric mobility
- Endless Opportunities: Grow professionally in an industry that's set to reshape the automotive world
Join IONNA and be a driving force in the EV revolution. Your journey starts here.
Position Summary
The Utility Manager role leads program coordination of deployment phases of IONNA’s projects requiring utility interconnection. The Utility Manager will have relevant experience working on utility engagements, utility interconnections and upgrades, with the intent to achieve project timelines and budgets. They demonstrate a bias to action, logical problem solving, and an ability to negotiate.
Responsibilities
- Actively manage the utility relationship for distribution, transmission, and substation upgrades needed to build charger projects
- Oversee all phases of design, entitlement, and construction of charging sites where utility interconnection is required
- Facilitate field site visits for due diligence on construction, engineering, utility, and cost. Provide site reports and sketches as needed
- Partner with utilities to determine best routing of primary electrical service and coordinate site power installations during design and construction phases
- Responsible for tracking and managing utility timelines, advocating for improvements.
- Lead IONNA program review meetings with executives from major utilities
- Meet with zoning/permitting personnel to understand jurisdictional approval requirements for utility improvements and opportunities for timeline reduction
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working on transmission and/or substation level projects. Utility experience is valuable
- Detailed understanding of the current public fast charging landscape
- Ability to manage and deliver multiple simultaneous projects ahead of schedule while adhering to the highest design and quality standards
- Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced knowledge of site acquisition procedures, including regulatory and permitting processes
- Working knowledge of power integration and utility design processes
- Skilled in reading, understanding and redlining zoning and construction drawings, including utility designs and power distribution details
- Accountable to cost implications of utility construction design options and able to make cost-efficiency recommendations
IONNA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices through a competitive base salary, as well as offering bonus programs, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K), and paid holidays. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. IONNA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.