Charging Infrastructure Specialist

Charging infrastructure specialists install, maintain, and support electric vehicle (EV) charging systems and the electrical infrastructure that powers them. They work across a range of settings, from homes to public charging networks, ensuring equipment operates safely and reliably. Their work plays a key role in expanding EV access and supporting the transition to cleaner transportation.

*Labor data and information for emerging careers is often limited or unavailable at the regional level. Data shown is based on a closely related occupation, Electrical and Electronic Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment SOC: 49-2094

Career Snapshot:

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per year*

Entry to Mid Level

Energy, Utilities, & Infrastructure

*Estimates are not to be used as fact. Based on publicly available sources.

**These careers would lead to a specialized career in Charging Infrastructure

The Path to Becoming

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Charging Infrastructure Specialist

Step 1

Earn

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High School Diploma or GED

Resources:

Inland Career Education Center

Inland Adult Education Consortium

Southwest Riverside Adult Education

Step 2

Earn a Postsecondary Certificate

Required Training:

Standards Occupational Classifications (SOC) code

SOC 49-2094

Training Programs and Resources:

Electricity & Electronics

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San Bernardino Valley College

Automotive Hybrid/EV Technology

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Riverside City College

Electrical Training Programs

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Inland Empire Electrical Training Center

Step 3

Find a position or apprenticeship

Required Training:

This career typically involves

More than 1 year on-the-job training

A Day in the Life

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Charging Infrastructure Specialist

you can expect to perform these tasks frequently:

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Required skills:

What It Takes

Charging Infrastructure Specialist

often have these skills:

Equipment Maintenance

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Performing routine servicing and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Operations Monitoring

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Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine or system is working correctly.

Operation and Control

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Controlling operations of equipment or systems, including tools, machinery, and processes.

Repairing

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Repairing machines or systems using the right tools and technical knowledge.

Troubleshooting

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Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about them.

Critical Thinking

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Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions and decide the best approach.

Reading Comprehension

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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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Career Outlook

640

Employees in

2023

710

Employees in

2033

+

10.9%

Projected
Growth Rate

620

Annual Projected
Job Openings

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