Energy Analyst

About Us

Highland Electric Fleets’ electrification-as-a-service (EaaS) model aims to make electric school buses and other clean heavy duty vehicles attainable for every district across the US and Canada. Our turnkey solution tackles financing, vehicle procurement, infrastructure upgrade and maintenance to create a reliable and affordable fleet for our customers.

We know that cleaner buses create healthier communities and it’s our mission to eliminate the barriers to better student health and cleaner air - just 10 electric buses will reduce the pediatric asthma risk for 1,500 students!*

We are looking for candidates that want to help support this mission…

*Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Based on estimates for Highland customer with large fleet

The Energy Analyst will be responsible for managing and optimizing fleet charging operations. Reporting to the Utility Manager, this role will oversee charge scheduling, develop real-time charging plans, analyze charging data for insights, track vehicle operational data, and support Highland’s dynamic charging initiatives. This position is critical in ensuring optimal energy management, minimizing costs, and improving operational efficiency.

The Energy Analyst will work cross-functionally with Energy, Customer Success, Engineering, and Fleet Operations teams to support real-time charging needs, report on charging, troubleshoot issues, and enhance Highland’s charging technology strategy.

Charge Management Software (CMS) Optimization (70%)

• Monthly Charger Scheduling – Develop, implement, and maintain optimized monthly charging schedules to minimize costs and ensure reliability.
• Real-time Charging Troubleshooting – Adjust schedules dynamically in response to real-time operational challenges, including vehicle availability, power constraints, and utility rate fluctuations.
• Data Insights & Reporting – Analyze real-time and historical charging data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities.

Dynamic Charging & Cost Management (20%)

• Implementing Dynamic Charging – Support the rollout and management of external dynamic charging strategies to improve cost efficiency and grid interaction.
• Financial Impact Analysis of Site Limit Breaches – Identify and quantify financial impacts of site power limit exceedances, proposing mitigation strategies.
• Energy Cost Modeling – Assist in modeling energy costs, incorporating utility rates, market programs, and load forecasting to optimize pricing strategies.

Technical & Cross-Functional Support (10%)

• Customer Success & Engineering Support – Work closely with Customer Success and Engineering teams to address charging-related challenges and customer needs.
• Charger Selection Tool Maintenance – Update and maintain Highland’s charger selection tool to ensure compatibility with evolving technology and operational requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, data analytics or a related field requiring quantitative problem-solving.3+ years of experience in energy management, electric vehicle charging operations, or utility programs.
• Experience working with Charge Management Software (CMS) and electric fleet charging infrastructure.
• Strong data analysis skills; ability to extract insights from large datasets.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL, or other data visualization/reporting tools.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, innovative, and dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience in electric vehicle infrastructure, grid integration, or demand response programs is a plus.

What You Can Expect from Highland:

· Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program

· A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment

· Opportunities to make a difference, be heard, add value, and be recognized

· Growth and development with a leader in this new and exciting industry

· Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues

· Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents

· Life insurance, public transportation assistance

· Generous Paid Time Off

· 401(k) program and company match

Highland Electric Fleets provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Highland Electric Fleets complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.