About this role
About the Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL)
The Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL) is an applied workforce research initiative. WIL builds methodology-transparent workforce intelligence, including labor demand signals, occupational and credential pathways, and training-to-employment outcome measures, and works with education, employer, and labor partners to turn that evidence into grant and sponsored-project collaborations. Learn more: https://wilinstitute.org
WIL is assembling a California team to respond to the California Energy Commission's Charger Service
Skills
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Accelerator grant solicitation (GFO-26-601). The solicitation funds training that leads to portable, industry-recognized credentials for servicing electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment: installation, commissioning, verification and testing, maintenance, repair, technical support, and decommissioning. Funded projects must provide training, collaborate with worker, employer, and educational provider partners, and offer a clear path from training to quality jobs.
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Opportunity type: this is a contingent proposal opportunity in WIL's expert-collaborator network, not a funded vacancy. Applications to the CEC are due October 30, 2026; awards are competitive and none has been made. If an award proceeds, WIL may offer full-time employment or a project-based contract engagement, depending on the award and staffing model. There is no guaranteed work, and any engagement would be scoped by project. Engagements are remote-first, with travel as required for California partner and training sites. We will ask your permission before including your name or resume in any proposal.
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WIL is seeking an EV charger field service technician or electrician to advise the training program on what charger service work actually requires on the job.
What you'll do
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Advise the training partner on the real job tasks of EV charger service (installation, commissioning, verification and testing, maintenance, repair, technical support, and decommissioning) for Level 2 and DC fast chargers
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Review curriculum and lab exercises against industry standards and employer needs, including electrical safety practices such as lockout/tagout
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Help define entry-level and advancement roles in charger service for the proposal's career pathway
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Advise on which credentials carry weight with employers, including EVITP, electrician certifications, and manufacturer-specific training
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Support instructor development by transferring field knowledge to instructors and curriculum developers
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Share field perspective on common failures, diagnostics, tools, and uptime practices so training reflects current equipment
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With your permission, contribute a short resume and experience summary to the proposal
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Apply to be considered.
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Requirements
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Required
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Hands-on field experience installing, commissioning, maintaining, or repairing EV charging equipment (Level 2 and/or DC fast charging)
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Journeyman electrician status, a California DIR electrician certification, EVITP certification, or a comparable documented trade credential
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Working knowledge of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout, and applicable electrical codes
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Ability to explain technical work clearly to instructors and curriculum developers
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Nice to have
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California C-10 electrical contractor license or EV charger field experience in California
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Instructor, apprenticeship, or manufacturer training experience
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Experience with charge point operator or EVSE operations and maintenance service programs