Infrastructure Design Course for Urban EVs
Online course of 300 hours in urban EV charging infrastructure design: 6 modules covering urban electromobility, charging network planning, electrical design, urban design and civil works, operation and business models, and an urban charging infrastructure project, with an assigned technical tutor.
Infrastructure Design Course for Urban EVs — studying from the United States
Civil and transportation engineering is a large and visible sector in the United States, supported by federal infrastructure investment and active state and municipal programs. Major firms such as AECOM, Jacobs and Kiewit work on highways, bridges, rail and water systems nationwide. Rail engineering, centered on corridors in the Northeast, Midwest and California, is expanding with passenger and freight modernization. Smart city initiatives in cities like Pittsburgh, Boston and Austin integrate sensors, data platforms and digital twins into infrastructure planning and operations.
Fees for the United States: US$830 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US professional bodies and licences apply to civil and rail engineering?
In the US, civil engineers can obtain the Professional Engineer (PE) licence from state boards, which is often required for public infrastructure sign-off. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is the main professional body. Rail is overseen federally by the Federal Railroad Administration. SEIUM's private qualifications are not official degrees or PE-equivalent credentials, so employers and licensing boards decide any recognition.
Do US civil, rail and smart-city employers value private online engineering qualifications?
US public agencies and engineering firms typically require ABET-accredited degrees, PE licensure for certain roles, and relevant project experience. A private online qualification can support specialist knowledge in areas such as smart infrastructure, but it is not a standard requirement for licensed roles. Its usefulness depends on the employer's policies and on your practical background.
Can a US professional study this part-time while working, and what does the commitment look like?
Yes, the programmes are online, taught in English, and do not require a student visa. The time commitment is about 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course, so planning is important. Each student has an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers sponsor training, so check with yours.
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What you will be able to do
Understand electric vehicle charging technology and charging modes.
Estimate charging demand in urban environments.
Plan the location of charge points and charging hubs.
Design electrical installations in line with current regulations.
Integrate the infrastructure into urban space in an accessible way.
Assess operating models and profitability.
Develop an urban charging network project.
Who it's for
- Charging infrastructure engineers
- Electrical designers
- Municipal e-mobility officers
- Managers at charge point operators
- E-mobility consultants
- Electric fleet managers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into charge point operators
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) (deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure)
- ITC-BT-52 (Spanish Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulation, EV charging installations)
- IEC 61851 (conductive charging systems for electric vehicles)
- IEC 62196 (plugs, socket-outlets and vehicle connectors)
- Royal Decree 184/2022 (energy recharging services)
- Directive (EU) 2024/1275 (energy performance of buildings)
- ISO 15118 (vehicle-to-grid communication)
- Order TMA/851/2021 (accessibility in urbanised public spaces)
- QGIS
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- AutoCAD
- dmELECT
- Open Charge Map
6 modules
1.1Types of urban electric vehicles1.2Batteries, range and charging patterns1.3Charging modes under IEC 618511.4Type 2, CCS and CHAdeMO connectors1.5Home/workplace, opportunity and destination charging1.6Urban fleets, electric taxis and buses1.7Charging demand in dense environments1.8European deployment targets1.9Barriers to adoption in cities1.10Case study: charging diagnosis of a district
2.1Charging demand estimation2.2Charge point location models2.3On-street charging versus car parks2.4Residential charging in multi-dwelling buildings2.5Urban rapid-charging hubs2.6EV charging stations and service stations2.7Coverage and territorial equity2.8Integration with mobility plans2.9Spatial analysis with GIS2.10Lab: optimal location model in QGIS
3.1Requirements of Instruction ITC-BT-523.2Installation schemes and power forecasting3.3Residual-current and surge protection3.4Connection to the distribution network3.5Transformer substations for rapid charging3.6Dynamic load management3.7Bidirectional V2G charging3.8Integration with photovoltaics and storage3.9Energy metering and billing3.10Practical exercise: electrical sizing of a car park with charging
4.1Pavement siting and pedestrian compatibility4.2Accessibility of charge points4.3Signage and road markings4.4Ducting and draw pits4.5Protection against impacts and vandalism4.6Landscape integration of charging street furniture4.7Bus charging at depots and pantographs4.8Charging of delivery vehicles4.9Maintenance and operation4.10Workshop: urban layout of a charging hub
5.1Charge point operators and e-mobility service providers5.2OCPP and OCPI protocols5.3Interoperability and roaming5.4Ad hoc payment and price transparency5.5Electricity tariffs and capacity charges5.6Concessions on public land5.7Public grants and MOVES programmes5.8Usage and availability indicators5.9Profitability and investment analysis5.10Case study: business plan for urban charging
6.1Scope and forecast demand6.2Location of charge points and hubs6.3Basic electrical design6.4Integration into urban space6.5Management and communications system6.6Operating model6.7Budget and timeline6.8Monitoring indicators6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is QGIS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD, dmELECT and Open Charge Map, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: zone-by-zone charging demand studies, electrical sizing of installations and profitability analysis of charging hubs. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR); ITC-BT-52; IEC 61851; IEC 62196; Royal Decree 184/2022; Directive (EU) 2024/1275; ISO 15118; Order TMA/851/2021.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with QGIS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD, dmELECT and Open Charge Map, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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