EV Charging Infrastructure Engineer

What Does an EV Charging Infrastructure Engineer Do?

EV charging infrastructure engineers plan, design, and deploy the charging stations that keep electric vehicles running. They work across the full project lifecycle - from site selection and grid capacity analysis to electrical design, permitting, installation supervision, and post-commissioning performance monitoring.

The role requires a blend of electrical engineering, power systems knowledge, and familiarity with EV-specific protocols such as CCS (Combined Charging System), CHAdeMO, and OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol). Engineers must also navigate local building codes, utility interconnection requirements, and increasingly complex smart-charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) scenarios.

The European EV charging market is expanding rapidly. The EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) mandates a public charging point every 60 km along major highways by 2025, and the global charging market is forecast to grow from $32 billion in 2024 to nearly $200 billion by 2033. This explosive growth is creating sustained, high demand for qualified engineers across Europe, with salaries ranging from €3,500 per month at entry level to over €7,000 for experienced infrastructure leads in Germany and the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical layouts and power distribution for AC and DC fast-charging stations
• Perform site assessments, grid capacity studies, and load modelling
• Manage permitting, utility interconnection, and regulatory compliance
• Supervise installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing
• Optimise charging network placement using utilisation and traffic data
• Integrate smart-charging, energy storage, and V2G capabilities into station designs

Required Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Renewable Energy Engineering
• Knowledge of EV charging standards (CCS, CHAdeMO, OCPP, ISO 15118)
• Experience with power distribution systems and grid interconnection
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, or equivalent electrical design tools

Career Development

1. Junior Electrical / Charging Engineer - assisting with design, site surveys, and commissioning (0-2 yr.)
2. EV Charging Infrastructure Engineer - independent design and project delivery (2-5 yr.)
3. Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Team Lead - complex multi-site projects and technical leadership (5-8 yr.)
4. Head of Charging Infrastructure / Director - network strategy, partnerships, and organisational leadership (8+ yr.)