Full-Time

Director of Engineering & Design

EV Infrastructure

Posted on 9/9/2024

Revel

Revel

201-500 employees

Electric rideshare, mopeds, eBikes services

Automotive & Transportation
Energy

Compensation Overview

$195k - $235kAnnually

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Preference for New York but open to strong remote candidates.

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems Engineering
Requirements
  • 10+ years of project management experience leading sites from early stage diligence to construction with specific experience in EV fast charging
  • Proven experience working with utilities and A&E firms
  • Strong understanding of AC and DC power, transformers, circuit protection, single-line electrical and mechanical diagrams, and construction drawings
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Lead an internal team of project managers and ensure appropriate resourcing as our development portfolio continues to grow
  • Serve as the primary owner of budget and schedule for sites as they progress from acquisition to construction
  • Develop and maintain program-level relationships with A&E firms
  • Lead technical diligence on new equipment and charging hardware
  • Manage equipment procurement and develop strategic relationships with vendors as needed
  • Provide regular reporting on site timelines and budgets to relevant stakeholders
  • Streamline and standardize diligence, design, and permitting workflows to drive down development costs
  • Collaborate closely with site acquisition, construction, and operations teams
  • Coordinate with finance and legal teams to manage development risks and costs
  • Grow our working relationships with utilities across the U.S.

Revel provides sustainable urban transportation solutions through electric vehicles, including rideshare services, mopeds, eBikes, and charging hubs. Users can access these services via a membership system, allowing them to rent vehicles or book rides. The company generates revenue from membership fees and usage charges, while also operating charging hubs for its fleet and other electric vehicle owners. Revel prioritizes community integration and safety, offering moped safety lessons and running a Safety Innovation Lab. Additionally, the company supports its employees with benefits like healthcare, fostering a motivated workforce. Revel's goal is to electrify urban transportation while ensuring community engagement, safety, and employee welfare.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$352.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

56%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Uber accelerates EV infrastructure expansion and utilization.
  • Opening of Pier 36 station positions Revel as a leader in high-speed charging.
  • Focus on EV charging and ride-hail services allows for resource concentration.

What critics are saying

  • Shutting down moped-sharing may lead to loss of customer base and brand identity.
  • Partnership with Uber may dilute Revel's brand as a unique market player.
  • Expansion plans may face regulatory hurdles and community pushback.

What makes Revel unique

  • Revel combines EV infrastructure with rideshare, creating captive demand for fast charging.
  • Revel operates the only all-electric rideshare service in the U.S. with 550 EVs.
  • Revel's focus on community and safety sets it apart in urban transportation.

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