Aaron Hoffman
Marietta,GA
Summary
Former Tesla Supercharger Design Manager and Electrical Design Engineer, with a unique background in meteorology and military leadership. I excel at communicating, leading teams, and completing tasks under pressure. With 4 years of experience in electrical design and 9 years managing projects and teams, I specialize in the civil and electrical design of EV charging infrastructure and utility coordination. I am detail-oriented, organized, and proficient with Bluebeam, CAD, and Revit. I have a great passion for preserving our environment and it is my goal to help contribute towards a sustainable future.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Design Engineer
EnviroSpark Energy Solutions
Atlanta, Georgia
06.2024 - Current
- Designed and estimated approximately 140 Level 2 and level 3 EV charging sites (ranging from 2 to 40 stalls) with construction costs between $5,000 and $400,000.
- Helped implement Monterra estimating software, increasing accuracy and speed of estimate deliverables by more than 7 days per project.
- Coordinated with more than 12 utility companies and AHJs to facilitate EV infrastructure deployment, utilizing subsidies from GSA and NEVI.
- Trained 7 team members on Ionna level 3 EV charging designs and utility coordination processes.
Design Manager, Supercharger
Tesla
Atlanta, GA
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed the design of over 20 supercharger projects across four states within the first three months in the role, overseeing all phases of due diligence, design, entitlement, and utility coordination, expediting project deadlines and construction readiness.
- Successfully negotiated and finalized legal documents and plans for utility easements with multiple utility companies and landlords, showcasing a thorough understanding of site acquisition procedures and regulatory nuances.
- Leveraged Technical knowledge of AC and DC power, transformers, circuit protection, and construction drawings to deliver cost-efficient supercharger site designs. These efforts resulted in savings of over $64K for a 16-stall site, driving LHI cost ~2% under target.
Electrical Design Engineer
Salas O'Brien
Atlanta, GA
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Produced over 150 sets of electrical construction drawings including power systems and lighting controls for residential, commercial, and mixed use spaces.
- Managed interdisciplinary teams from conceptual design to completion on over 100 commercial, residential, and mixed use construction design projects, ranging in size between 1000 and 60,000 square feet.
- Designed new and redesigned existing electrical utility services for commercial, retail, residential, and mixed use spaces spanning 10 different states in the Eastern U.S.
- Conducted 100+ field surveys, across multiple phases of construction, identified critical issues, confirmed code compliance, and produced field reports.
- Trained 10 individuals across multiple engineering disciplines on CAD/Revit standards and NEC & IECC code requirements.
- Updated CAD and Revit specifications, and templates, reducing project setup time by 40%.
Electrical Design Intern
Salas O'Brien
Atlanta, GA
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Generated 25+ electrical construction drawings for power systems and lighting controls.
- Conducted essential load calculations for lighting and power systems and developed power and lighting systems in compliance with NEC and IECC regulations.
Weather Journeyman, Staff Sergeant
United States Air Force
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Provided 40+ critical weather forecasts for Air Force One and Two, ensuring safe and punctual arrivals of the President and Vice President.
- Achieved 98% accuracy rate in weather analysis, safeguarding 17,000 base personnel and $3.5 billion in assets.
- Prepared and presented quarterly safety briefings to Base Command Chief and pilots.
- Successfully identified and rectified over 100 program errors during the testing of 24 experimental scripts, resulting in the release of a superior product three months ahead of schedule.
- Led five-member teams, coordinating with 30+ departments across multiple states to produce 60+ daily weather products, 365 days a year.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering -
The Georgia Institute of Technology
12.2021
Associates of Science in Meteorology -
Community College of The Air Force
05.2016
Accomplishments
- Awarded 2023 Salas O'Brien, Token Master of the Year; commended by colleagues for dependability.
- Airman of the Quarter Award recipient, Tucson, Arizona, Q1, Q2, Q3 2016.
- Appointed forecasting supervisor for the 2015 Super Bowl military flyover in Phoenix, AZ.
- Lead forecaster for the arrival of Pope Francis in Washington D.C. and other global leaders.
- Presented on-air weather forecast for Washington D.C. on Fox 5 Morning News and Good Day D.C.
- Completed Airmen Leadership School with a focus on management techniques and transparent communication.
Timeline
Field Design Engineer
EnviroSpark Energy Solutions
06.2024 - Current
Design Manager, Supercharger
Tesla
02.2024 - 05.2024
Electrical Design Engineer
Salas O'Brien
05.2021 - 02.2024
Electrical Design Intern
Salas O'Brien
05.2021 - 10.2021
Weather Journeyman, Staff Sergeant
United States Air Force
08.2011 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering -
The Georgia Institute of Technology
Associates of Science in Meteorology -
Community College of The Air Force
Similar Profiles
Tyler GabrielTyler Gabriel
Senior Strategy Consultant at Envirospark Energy SolutionsSenior Strategy Consultant at Envirospark Energy Solutions
Trevor NforTrevor Nfor
Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk at EnviroSpark Energy Solutions, IncAccounts Payable and Receivable Clerk at EnviroSpark Energy Solutions, Inc
George Oakman JrGeorge Oakman Jr
Project Manager at Envirospark Energy SolutionsProject Manager at Envirospark Energy Solutions
Rachel CarterRachel Carter
Professional Reviewer at American Association of Nurse Practitioners-Certification BoardProfessional Reviewer at American Association of Nurse Practitioners-Certification Board
Joshua NardoneJoshua Nardone
Intern at Van Gelder IncIntern at Van Gelder Inc