Energy Storage Project Engineer — Design & Permitting Lead

Doist; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Electric Fleets is seeking a Project Engineer to own engineering design packages for a large portfolio of EV charging, BESS, and edge compute projects. You will ensure permit-ready packages and coordinate with internal teams and external engineering partners under the Engineering Manager.

You will act as the technical authority on utility and AHJ requirements, delivering 30% design through Issued-for-Permit (IFP) and permit-application packages to bring sites to build-ready status

Qualifications

• Owns engineering design packages for permit-ready status across EV charging, BESS, and edge compute projects.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external engineering partners under supervision.
• Requires knowledge of utility requirements and AHJ processes.

Responsibilities

• Generate and review design packages from concept through permissible stages.
• Lead external engineering partners to ensure design integrity and compliance.
• Serve as technical authority on utility and AHJ requirements for project packages.
• Deliver 30% design, Issued-for-Permit (IFP), and permit-application packages.

Skills

Engineering design

Permitting

AHJ knowledge

Project coordination

Job description

Highland Electric Fleets is seeking a Project Engineer to own engineering design packages for a large portfolio of EV charging, BESS, and edge compute projects. You will ensure permit-ready packages and coordinate with internal teams and external engineering partners under the Engineering Manager.

You will act as the technical authority on utility and AHJ requirements, delivering 30% design through Issued-for-Permit (IFP) and permit-application packages to bring sites to build-ready status