Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
Job Summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a highly skilled Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Specialist to support the implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for school buses as part of a federal grant program. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive strategic plan for an affordable, scalable, and compatible charging network, expanding, managing, and maintaining the charging network.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for an affordable, scalable, and compatible charging network.
  • Support the development of the CPS EV charger master specification for buses, fleet, and passenger vehicles.
  • Engage with CPS Transportation department to understand bus specifications and purchasing.
  • Collaborate and support the standardization (Master Specification) and purchasing of the bus charging stations in coordination with the Procurement department.
  • Facilitate the installation of the bus charging stations in coordination with the local utility (ComEd) and internal CPS capital improvement design and project managers.
  • Support the development of EV charger software access protocols and coordination with the Transportation department upon activation of chargers and beginning of electric bus usage.
  • Research and understand the necessity and cost/benefit of centralized control of charging equipment software subscriptions, user access, data tracking, maintenance, and replacements.
  • Consolidate and maintain equipment specifications and status of all existing EV charging stations across the District.
  • Ensure standardization of all charging hardware and software throughout the CPS portfolio.
  • Partner with other governmental/city agencies to realize economic benefits or complementary infrastructure opportunities throughout implementation.
  • Lead the continued adoption of EVs and charging infrastructure expansion across the district's central office, fleet, driver's education facilities, and student activity transport fleet.
  • Access all available federal, state, local and private grants and incentives to fund continued expansion.
  • Develop EV charging complementing renewable energy systems.
  • Understand and consider on-site distributed generation solar & wind-occupying car/bus ports, and ground-mounted systems.
  • Along with the incorporation of energy storage, vehicle-to-building, and microgrid capabilities supporting urban resiliency and disaster relief.
  • Work with various governmental agencies, school districts, etc. to coordinate efforts and learn best practices.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; Concentration in science, engineering, or related field of study, preferred.
  • Minimum five (5) years of project management experience involving electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, energy efficiency, utility & site construction, energy systems, or other similar program development experience required.
Working Conditions

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

  • Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
  • Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. "Up-to-date" on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.


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