Site Development & Land
EV Charging Station Site Design
Site layout, accessibility, utility trenching and permitting for public or workplace electric vehicle charging stations. Typical US fees run $3,000 to $25,000 per site, and most projects take 3 to 10 weeks. Our drawings, calculations and reports are sealed by a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the state where your project is located, ready for permit submission.
What the work involves
EV charging projects need site layout for chargers and parking, accessible routes and stalls, trenching and conduit routes, protection bollards, and coordination with the utility for new service. The US Access Board has published recommendations on accessible EV charging, and federally funded projects must follow federal minimum standards. A civil engineer handles site and permit drawings while an electrical engineer designs power.
When you need it
- Adding chargers to a parking lot
- Federally or state funded charging project
- New transformer pad or utility service needed
- Accessibility of charging spaces must be addressed
- Site plan amendment required
What you receive
- Site layout plan
- Accessible route and stall design
- Trenching and conduit plan
- Permit drawings
- Utility coordination exhibits
What drives the cost
Estimate. Depends on number of chargers, utility work and permit requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How much does eV Charging Station Site Design cost?
Across the US, eV Charging Station Site Design usually costs $3,000 to $25,000 per site. Estimate. Depends on number of chargers, utility work and permit requirements.
How long does eV Charging Station Site Design take?
Plan on 3 to 10 weeks from signed proposal to stamped deliverables, longer if a site visit, soil testing or a permit review cycle is involved.
Do I need a licensed PE for eV Charging Station Site Design?
In most US jurisdictions, yes. When the work needs a permit, the plans, calculations or report usually must be sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the state where the project is located. Every deliverable we issue for permit is sealed that way.
Will I also need a electrical engineer?
Sometimes. Depending on the site, eV Charging Station Site Design can also involve a electrical engineer, electrical contractor or utility company. We tell you up front which other professionals your project needs and coordinate with them so the drawings agree.
Who do you provide eV Charging Station Site Design for?
Most of our clients for this service are business owners, developers and municipalitys. Describe your project and one of our engineers will reply with scope, fee and schedule.
Do EV chargers need accessible spaces?
The US Access Board recommends that accessible EV charging be provided, and federally funded chargers must meet federal minimum standards. Local codes may add requirements.
Why is a civil engineer involved?
Chargers change parking layout, curbs, accessible routes and trenching, which often require a site plan or permit drawings. Larger installations may also need stormwater or zoning review if they add pavement or equipment pads.
Who designs the power supply?
An electrical engineer and the utility. The civil engineer coordinates locations for transformers and conduit.
How long does approval take?
Small installations may be permitted quickly. New utility service is often the longest lead item.
Where we provide this service
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