Project Development Associate

Highland Electric Fleets

Project Development Associate planning EV charging depot projects for Highland Electric Fleets. Developing scopes, budgets, permitting, utility requirements, and site designs for customer execution.

Posted 8/20/2026full-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 for electric vehicle charging and renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on budgeting, permitting, and collaboration with engineering teams. Proficient in managing project timelines and coordinating with utility representatives and regulatory bodies.

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Project ManagementElectric Vehicle ChargingPermitting RequirementsUtility CoordinationConstruction Project Development

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Hard Skills

Project BudgetingEngineering DesignCost EstimationSite DiligenceInterconnection Processes

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilitiesRenewable EnergyClean Energy TechnologiesRegulatory BodiesConstruction Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Senior Associates and Managers in establishing fleet electrification scopes of work for projects in development, including 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 use in project budgets
Coordinate the project site diligence process, including identifying real estate, zoning, permitting, and other development restrictions
Help define project permitting requirements and support the preparation of related project engineering deliverables
Assist in identifying utility requirements, filing new service requests, and communicating with utility representatives to define utility-related timelines and budgets
Assist in managing projects through the design and engineering phases, including tracking schedules, budgets, and subcontractor deliverables
Support the handoff to the project implementation team upon customer contract execution
Contribute to work scoping methodology and documentation improvement initiatives
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 for handoff to Customer Success and Project Execution teams
Report to the Manager, Project Development
Travel approximately 20%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of directly related professional experience
Experience working with electric utilities (e.g., interconnection, 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 preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program
A 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