Senior Project Developer

Highland Electric Fleets

. Develop battery storage and edge compute projects from initial concept through construction readiness .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing battery storage and edge compute projects, including managing utility interconnections and navigating permitting processes. Proven ability to evaluate project economics and lead cross-functional teams to ensure project readiness and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) DevelopmentUtility Interconnection ManagementEntitlement and Permitting StrategiesProject Management in EngineeringEnergy Infrastructure Project Development

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Hard Skills

Project Economics EvaluationPermit Submission ManagementZoning and Land-Use ApprovalsElectrical Service Pathway EstablishmentSite Plan ReviewConstruction ReadinessRisk Identification and ManagementBudget TrackingData Center Project DevelopmentMedium Voltage Utility Service Experience

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCommunication with AuthoritiesTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPublic Hearing Representation

Industry Keywords

Energy InfrastructureEdge Compute ProjectsPower ReadinessEnvironmental ApprovalsConstruction Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop battery storage and edge compute projects from initial concept through construction readiness
Establish the appropriate utility pathway for each project, distinguishing new electrical service for compute loads from BESS interconnection and associated operating or export requirements
Work with Highland’s interconnection team to drive towards power readiness at each site, managing utilities to adhere to schedule
Develop and execute entitlement and permitting strategies, including zoning, land-use, building, electrical, fire, and applicable environmental approvals
Lead early engagement with authorities having jurisdiction, planning staff, fire officials, utilities, and other reviewing agencies
Manage complete permit submissions, responses to comments, public hearings, and approval conditions
Review site plans, electrical one-lines, equipment layouts, and design assumptions with the engineering team to identify development risks and coordination gaps
Track project schedules, budgets, and subcontractor deliverables
Engage construction teams to validate design and prepare projects for handoff to Project Execution teams
Manage external engineers and consultants through major design and permitting issues and drive the project portfolio to power readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of directly related professional experience
4+ years experience developing energy infrastructure projects, such as solar, BESS, transmission, or generation projects
Direct BESS development experience, including utility interconnection and engagement with permitting authorities
Demonstrated ability to develop entitlement strategies, manage permit submissions, and represent projects before municipal boards or other approval bodies
Experience evaluating project economics, development budgets, and tradeoffs among cost, schedule, technical feasibility, and risk
Approximately 20% travel
Experience developing data center and/or edge compute projects preferred
Experience with large, power-intensive projects with medium voltage/primary metered utility service 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