Project Development Associate I

Highland Electric Fleets

Project Development Associate planning electric vehicle fleet infrastructure for Highland Electric Fleets. Supporting EV charging depot designs, permitting, utility coordination, budgets, and project handoffs.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeBeverly • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, particularly in electric vehicle charging and renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on collaboration with engineering teams and regulatory compliance. Proficient in managing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful project execution.

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Project ManagementElectric Vehicle ChargingRenewable EnergyElectrical EngineeringPermitting Requirements

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementSite DevelopmentCost EstimationDesign CoordinationUtility CommunicationBudget ManagementEngineering DesignInterconnectionFleet ElectrificationConstruction Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingDocumentationTeam Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilitiesClean Energy TechnologiesRegulatory BodiesPermitting AuthoritiesInfrastructure Project Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver fully developed and planned projects in preparation for customer contract execution
Document customer needs and Highland commitments with Senior Associates and the commercial team
Act as a junior site development resource to help advance deals
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Market Development to help ensure projects meet underwriting requirements
Assist in managing external engineers and consultants to finalize site designs
Support Senior Associates and Managers in establishing fleet electrification scopes of work, project timelines, budgets, and equipment selection
Work with engineering teams to develop designs for complex EV charging depot projects, including solar and battery storage components
Contribute to estimating engineering, construction, and interconnection costs for project budgets
Coordinate project site diligence, including real estate, zoning, permitting, and other development restrictions
Help define permitting requirements and support related project engineering deliverables
Assist with utility requirements, new service requests, utility communications, timelines, and budgets
Assist in managing design and engineering phases, including schedules, budgets, and subcontractor deliverables
Support handoff to the project implementation team upon customer contract execution
Contribute to work scoping methodology and documentation improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of directly related professional experience
Preferred: Experience working with electric utilities, including interconnection and new service requests
Preferred: Exposure to electric vehicle charging, renewable energy, or related clean energy technologies
Preferred: Experience in electrical engineering, construction, or infrastructure project development
Preferred: Experience working with permitting authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) or similar regulatory bodies
Preferred: Project management experience in engineering and/or construction environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus program
Supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues
Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents
Generous Paid Time Off
401(k) program and company match