EV charging infrastructure.
The growth of electric vehicles is changing the infrastructure needs of New York. As more drivers transition toward EVs, businesses, property owners, parking facilities, and public organizations are preparing for increased demand for charging infrastructure.
For Richard Sajiun, CEO and Master Electrician of Sajiun Electric Inc., the conversation around EV adoption should include another critical component: the electricians responsible for installing the infrastructure that makes charging possible.
Expanding EV adoption requires more than installing charging equipment.
Properties may need electrical upgrades, new distribution systems, additional capacity, and infrastructure capable of supporting multiple charging stations.
New York City's Local Law 55 is one example of the broader shift toward EV-ready infrastructure, establishing requirements related to EV charging in parking facilities.
State and utility initiatives are also supporting the development of charging infrastructure and helping property owners prepare for electrification.
These developments create opportunities for electrical professionals while simultaneously increasing pressure on an industry already facing workforce challenges.
According to Sajiun, every charging station represents a larger electrical project.
Professionals must understand how charging equipment integrates with a property's existing electrical infrastructure. They also need to consider safety, capacity, installation requirements, maintenance, and long-term reliability.
That means the expansion of EV infrastructure depends on a workforce with the right combination of technical knowledge and practical experience.
Sajiun's own career has involved electrical projects across healthcare, government, public infrastructure, and commercial environments. His experience has demonstrated how important trained professionals are when working with systems where reliability and safety are essential.
As EV infrastructure becomes more widespread, the need for electricians capable of working with evolving technologies will become increasingly important.
Sajiun believes the industry must begin preparing workers before demand reaches its highest levels.
Mentorship and hands-on training can give new electricians an opportunity to learn directly from experienced professionals. This helps develop practical skills while also allowing knowledge accumulated over decades to be passed to the next generation.
The electrical profession also offers opportunities for workers to participate in one of the country's major infrastructure transformations.
For Sajiun, this represents an opportunity to position skilled trades as an important career path for people interested in technology, infrastructure, and the future of energy.
The expansion of EV charging networks will require equipment, investment, and policy support. But ultimately, skilled professionals will remain essential to making that infrastructure functional.
As New York continues expanding its EV ecosystem, building the workforce behind that network may prove just as important as building the network itself.
