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# Grant and Proposal Specialist at InCharge Energy

- **Company:** InCharge Energy
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Compensation:** $75k–$85k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/inchargeenergy/jobs/5224270007

## Job description

The Opportunity InCharge Energy is seeking a Proposal and Grant Specialist to join our Los Angeles, CA office as part of the Grants, Opportunities, and Public Affairs team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, strong communicator, exceptional project manager, and excellent writer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for researching, writing, and coordinating funding applications—including proposals, requests for information (RFIs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for quotes (RFQs)—as well as managing awarded opportunities. The Specialist will work closely with the Government & Public Affairs Director and the InCharge Executive Director to advance client and company objectives.

## What You’ll Do

- Manage, develop, write, and review RFP, RFI, and RFQ submissions, including presenting recommendations to leadership
- Establish systems and standards for grant and proposal development and submission processes
- Draft and coordinate infrastructure project proposals for grant funding opportunities, integrating input from operations, engineering, clients, and grant writers (including project schedules and budgets)
- Support contract coordination, deadline management, and project administration
- Engage with federal, state, local government, and utility stakeholders to identify grant and incentive opportunities for EV charging infrastructure
- Maintain listings of key governmental, industry, environmental, and community agencies and organizations that can advance InCharge client goals
- Monitor and summarize policy developments relevant to client interests
- Research and track infrastructure and EV funding policies nationwide, translating them into commercial opportunities
- Host or support webinars on EPA funding, regional incentives, and utility programs (e.g., Make-Ready Incentives)
- Collaborate with Government & Public Affairs, Marketing, and PR teams to ensure consistent messaging
- Assist clients in joining fleet organizations, Clean Cities Coalitions, and other industry groups to expand influence
- Advocate for client interests in funding programs
- Manage day-to-day administrative tasks and internal coordination for awarded proposals
- Serve as a liaison to funding agencies on behalf of clients

## Your Experience and Capabilities

- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government Affairs, Communications, or related field highly preferred
- Background in transportation, energy, EVs/EVSE, or utilities strongly preferred
- Familiarity with NEVI, ZEV states, HVIP, AQMD, National Make-Ready, and State Environmental Programs is a plus
- Experience with California Energy Commission, EnergIIZE, and California Air Resources Board grant processes preferred
- Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple teams and meet deadlines
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with copywriting/editorial experience required
- Strong attention to detail and experience supervising projects and employees
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Comfortable communicating across cross-functional teams and with leadership
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-threaded environment
- Passion for electric transportation and the environment with awareness of the EVSE space
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in public policy, proposals, grant writing, and working with government or NGO agencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel

US Salary Range $75,000—$85,000 USD

## What We Offer

Full-time employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits package including 401(k) matching contribution, health, dental, and vision, paid jury duty, paid holidays, generous vacation and paid sick leave, opportunities for advancement, office meals and snacks, team building events and activities throughout the year.

## Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment at InCharge Energy is based solely upon individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. We also make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled.

CCPA disclosure notice [here](https://inchargeus.com/tos/).

## About InCharge Energy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: InCharge Energy provides end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, software, and services to help commercial fleets transition to electric vehicles.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of ABB Ltd.)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Cameron Funk and Terry O’Day

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Services for Renewable Energy / EV Charging Infrastructure
- **Target customers**: Commercial fleets, truck and bus manufacturers, rideshare operators, school districts, municipalities, and facility owners (B2B, Enterprise)
- **Mission or purpose**: “Help organizations navigate the evolving energy landscape by delivering integrated infrastructure, software, and services that improve reliability, optimize performance, and support a sustainable future.” (source: [inchargeus.com](https://inchargeus.com/about/))

## Products & Services
- **InControl (Charge Management Software)**: A proprietary CMMS platform that provides depot-level visibility, smart load management, telematics integration, open API, and maintenance dispatch. (SaaS)
- **InService (Maintenance & Repair)**: 24/7 network operations center (NOC/SOC) with field service technicians across North America; 80% of issues resolved remotely, 99.99% platform uptime. (Service)
- **EV Charging Hardware & Installation**: AC and DC charging solutions (hardware-agnostic design), including Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology. (Hardware + Installation)
- **Electrical & Lighting**: Power distribution, switchgear, panels, transformers, interior/exterior lighting. (Service)
- **Solar, Microgrid & Battery Energy Storage (BESS)**: Solar PV, microgrids, and battery storage for resilience and optimization. (Hardware + Service)
- **Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS)**: Flexible financing options converting capex to opex. (Financial Service)
- **Grants & Incentives Support**: Assistance identifying and applying for available funding. (Service)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric (Revenue/Total Funding)**:
  - Annual Revenue: Estimated $4.0M (per LinkedIn, 2026 data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/incharge-energy)
  - Total Funding: Raised $46M in 2024 to scale energy solutions platform (per website) [inchargeus.com](https://inchargeus.com/)
  - Prior Series A: led by Macquarie Capital (March 2020)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**:
  - Parent company: ABB Ltd. (acquired 2022-01-07)
  - Macquarie Capital (lead investor, Series A)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 147 employees (+14.2% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/incharge-energy)
  - 23 active job postings (+142.9% monthly trend) [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/inchargeenergy)
  - 24,000+ electrical assets on InControl platform
  - 877+ infrastructure projects deployed
  - Expanded beyond EV charging into solar, microgrid, and BESS (2024-2025)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated End-to-End Solution**: Combines hardware, software, installation, financing, and maintenance under one accountable team.
- **Hardware-Agnostic Platform**: Works with top brands and supports existing fleet telematics.
- **In-House Service Network**: 30,000+ field service staff across North America, enabling rapid response and 99.99% uptime.
- **Proprietary InControl Software**: CMMS with smart load management and open API for seamless integration.
- **Industry Veteran Team**: Founders and leadership have deep experience at companies like ChargePoint, EVgo, Ryder, and ABM.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding Energy Solutions**: Moving beyond EV charging to offer electrical infrastructure, solar, microgrids, and battery storage as a full energy services platform.
- **Scaling Nationwide**: Continued expansion of service hubs (currently in Los Angeles, Richmond VA, Dallas-Fort Worth, Newark, Charlotte, Stockton) to support geographic growth.
- **Fleet Electrification Leadership**: Targeting both light-duty and heavy-duty (Class 8) fleets, with V2X technology and grant support to accelerate adoption.
- **Product Innovation**: Developing innovative hardware (cable management, split systems) and software (service-dispatch integrated, load management).

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven**: Work directly on reducing emissions and accelerating transportation electrification.
- **High-Growth Industry**: EV charging and energy infrastructure are among the fastest-growing sectors globally.
- **Career Development**: 23 open roles across asset management, sales, field service, engineering, finance, and operations (as of mid-2026).
- **Work Locations**: Hybrid/office roles in Bellflower (LA), Richmond VA, Fort Worth TX, and others; some remote positions (e.g., Enterprise Software Sales Manager, Account Executive) [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/inchargeenergy).
- **Culture**: Described as “bold, forward-thinkers with entrepreneurial spirit”; emphasis on providing tools, flexibility, and evolving culture [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/inchargeenergy).
- **Team Growth**: 147 employees and growing, with access to leadership experienced in top EV and energy companies.

## Sources
1. [inchargeus.com](https://inchargeus.com/) – Company homepage, product details, funding announcement ($46M)
2. [inchargeus.com/about/](https://inchargeus.com/about/) – Mission, history, leadership team
3. [inchargeus.com/ev-fleet-charging-solutions/](https://inchargeus.com/ev-fleet-charging-solutions/) – Products: InControl, InService, financing
4. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/inchargeenergy) – Careers page, job openings, culture description
5. [linkedin.com/company/incharge-energy](https://www.linkedin.com/company/incharge-energy) – Headcount, revenue estimate, funding history, acquisition by ABB

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