Job Title

Application Engineer

Location

Raleigh, NC

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

Are you ready to be a crucial part of Ionna’s Deployment Team? We're looking for a detail-oriented professional to join us in crafting technical and commercial field service engineering proposals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate with both Ionna Regional and Product Business Development in Smart Infrastructure (SI) along with other sales channels on proposal, project and opportunities. 
• Coordinate activities during the preparation of proposal documents describing technical, financial and legal aspects of the offer. 
• Ensure that all relevant project information, documentation, and communication are handed over to project execution organization after contract award. 
• CRM and Limitation of Authority(LOA) process is a key requirement and metric for accurate pipeline management and bid approval process respectively 
• Keep track of all opportunities. 
• Cost calculation for service scope of supply 
• Participation of bid preparation, scope, schedule, budget, and division of responsibilities between the team members 
• Establish and coordinate bid team activities. 
• Ensure progress according to Ionna official bid approval process while meeting customer expectations.

• Support the development of the following, 

  • Plan drawings such as grounding plans, raceway plans, cable tray plans etc. 

  • One-line and three-line diagrams 

  • Protective relay and metering diagrams 

  • AC/DC schematics 

  • Panel Layouts 

  • Equipment layouts and sectional views 

  • Connection Diagrams 

  • Bill of Materials 

  • Cable Schedules 

  • DC power distribution design 

  • Developing construction and equipment specifications 

  • Electrical Lists - Cable and Conduit Schedules, Load List, Equipment List 

  • Calculations – Grounding analysis and design, Cable sizing, conduit sizing, transformer sizing, battery sizing, lightning protection, bus bracing 

  • Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, arc flash analysis) 

  • Basis of design documents 

  • Work with senior staff in the development of design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities 

  • Supporting projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning 

  • Reviewing engineering work performed by peers 

  • Occasional travel to client or project sites 

  • Participate in field walks and create field sketches, take dimensions, climb ladders, etc. as necessary 

Skills and Experience

• • 2 years engineering/project management/field service experience in transmission and/or distribution products, or equivalent 
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, negotiating, writing and presentation skills in order to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts. 
  • Fundamentals of engineering (FE) certification

  Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited college or university
  • Understanding and/or work experience with some or all of the following areas is preferred: (1) Medium voltage switchgear (both AIS and GIS), (2) LV switchgear and breakers, (3) Medium voltage spare parts and vacuum replacement breakers
  • Professional engineering licensure
  • 6 years of relevant substation experience preferred
  • Strong familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA etc).
  • Experience with California Electric Utilities
  • Experience with retrofit or brown field projects
  • Strong written and verbal skills with an ability to lead engineering tasks
  • Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
  • Startup and Commissioning Field Experience
  • Power systems analysis software experience (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP).
  • Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects

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.