Carl Rivkin, P.E.
About Carl Rivkin, P.E.
Carl Rivkin, P.E., is the Sr Manager of Regulatory, Environmental, Permitting & Compliance for Hydrogen Infrastructure at Nikola Motor Company. He has extensive experience in safety research, chemical engineering, and regulatory compliance, with multiple certifications and a history of technical publications.
Professional Title and Current Role
Carl Rivkin, P.E. serves as the Senior Manager of Regulatory, Environmental, Permitting & Compliance for Hydrogen Infrastructure at Nikola Motor Company. He has been in this role since 2022, and is based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
Career at Nikola Motor Company
Carl Rivkin has held multiple positions at Nikola Motor Company. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as a Technical Specialist for Permitting & Analysis. Prior to that, he served as the Manager for Fuel Cell Vehicle Codes and Standards from 2019 to 2020. In his current and previous roles, he has been integral in directing the permitting and compliance for Nikola's hydrogen production facilities and hydrogen fueling stations.
Previous Experience in Energy and Safety
Before joining Nikola Motor Company, Carl Rivkin worked for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as the Safety Research Team Leader from 2008 to 2019. From 1998 to 2008, he was the Principal Chemical Engineer at NFPA in Quincy, MA, where he also chaired the NFPA Hydrogen Technologies Technical Committee.
Educational Background
Carl Rivkin holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration, Management and Operations from the University of Baltimore, which he completed from 1992 to 1994. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, earned in 1970.
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Carl Rivkin is a licensed professional engineer in California, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Colorado. He is also a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a Project Management Professional (PMP), and an ICC certified Fire Plans Examiner.
Publications and Contributions
Carl Rivkin has authored numerous peer-reviewed technical publications. His contributions include works for the NFPA compressed gas handbook and various safety training materials.