Pre-construction and Engineering Manager

Pre-construction and Engineering Manager

Full Time / Salary

Hybrid Remote

Who We Are

COIL is the nationwide leader in turnkey EV charging solutions. Driven to meet ambitious zero-emission goals, COIL’s innovation bridges the gap between customer service, installation and technology to enable widespread EV adoption. COIL believes that EV installation should be a simple, efficient, and seamless customer experience.

Headquartered in San Francisco, COIL offers residential, commercial, and enterprise solutions powered by COIL’s Unified Platform (COIL UP). We offer an array of services for manufacturers, installers, and renewable energy consumers, including Solution Design & Engineering, Program Management, EVSE Experts, Incentive Programs, and COIL iQ – the leading Renewable Services Software Platform.

Role Summary

The Pre-construction and Engineering Manager role reports directly to the Director of Installations and Field Operations and oversees all pre-construction aspects of EV installations from engineering/solution design to utility coordination and permitting. This role will be responsible for the development and quality control of plansets, utility coordination, and permitting. This is a critical role in the company to ensure the success of service deliverables based on KPI and performance improvements.

• Function as lead engineer for national electrical deployments (L2, DCFC, Switchgear, etc.) with direct reports.
• Manage an offshore team of engineers and coordinators based in the Philippines with meetings that align with offshore hours as needed
• Maintain tracking of key performance indicators (KPI) for each area of the business, including and improving on timelines for each function (permitting, engineering, utility coordination, interconnection application) & revision processes (number of plan revisions, permitting revision, etc.)
• Proactive management of the permitting process, including meetings with plan reviewers and regular follow-ups
• Proactive management of the utility process, including meeting with utility companies, reviewing load demands, and equipment approval
• Attend onsite meetings with utilities on an as-needed basis
• Maintain and continuously update a system for assigning plansets to teams to track success & productivity.
• Maintain a weekly reporting dashboard and continually implement quality/performance goals with direct reports
• Work closely with the Project Management, Estimating, and Sales to ensure alignment between cross-company functions.
• Operate as the single point of contact for all pre-construction escalations

What You Need for this Position

• 5+ years of experience in the electrical/energy/construction industry
• 2+ years of management experience with direct reports
• Advanced education or a combination of experience in electrical engineering
• Ability to work in CAD
• PE License, preferably in CA, CO, WA
• Highly organized
• Creative problem solving
• Self starter
• Detailed and meticulous with great follow-through to meet deadlines
• Great communication skills, both in writing and verbal communication
• Knowledge of the industry and a clear understanding of customer experience within the industry
• Potential of 25% travel to job sites for client, utility, or installer meetings

What's In It for You

• Competitive Salary DOE
• 401k with match
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Performance-based annual bonus

COIL, Inc. is committed to building diverse teams. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, sex, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or other characteristics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please notify us to request accommodation.