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IONNA · 5 hours ago

Utility Engagement Associate

Triangle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

IONNA is focused on advancing relationships with utilities and energy stakeholders to enhance the deployment of their EV Charging network. The Utility Engagement Associate will coordinate utility partnerships, manage project timelines, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

Renewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build and Manage Utility Partner Relationships:

Manage relationships with electric utilities, energy providers, and trade associations to share growth plans by territory and drive development timelines

Coordinate meetings, presentations, and follow-ups with utility stakeholders

Project Tracking

Monitor and drive accelerated interconnection timelines, ensuring development milestones are met

Update utility partners as projects move through each phase of design and construction. Use regular touchpoints to highlight risks, delays, and achievements to keep all parties aligned on project timelines

Reporting:

Maintain databases of utility contacts, agreements, and program details

Generate reports and dashboards on interconnection timelines by phase and communicate the findings to internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic actions

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with internal teams (Deployment, Operations, Facilities, Finance) to provide points of contact for utility support and drive actions to get sites live

Provide summaries of rate structures, and regulatory developments impacting EV charging to cross-functional teams

Ensure accurate and timely communication across departments

Qualification

Utility engagementData analysisElectric utility operationsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsEV charging technologiesPublic policy knowledgeCross-functional collaboration