JARO - fleet technologies

Pilot Charging Site Engineer (contract)

Oakland, CA | Hybrid
6-12 month contract starting March 2025

Company

Jaro Fleet Technologies is a well-funded (GGV, Lerer-Hippeau, Maersk) early-stage startup led by EV expert Joe Miler (ex-Apple Special Projects, Lucid, MIT, Stanford). Jaro is in stealth commercializing an industry-first biz model to beat diesel semi-trucking on $ / mile. The model uses renewable energy assets and commodity EV technologies in a novel configuration to drive enormous cost savings and scalability. Today, commercial solar is 10x cheaper than diesel on a $ / mile basis and yet diesel continues to dominate. Jaro aims to change this.

Culture

Jaro’s work culture is designed to support talented, highly-motivated professionals doing their best work in service of climate. Employees receive upper quartile compensation packages.

Role

We’re seeking an experienced consultant to lead the design, deployment, and operation of a pilot charging site for Class 8 electric trucks. This proof-of-concept project will be critical to validating key operational hypotheses and enable real-world testing of cost reduction strategies. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical expertise, program management acumen, and familiarity with the trucking industry.

Role Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end delivery of an in-the-field pilot charging site, ensuring the project is completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with safety standards
  • Manage all phases of the project, including site design, vendor evaluation and negotiation, schedule development, safety planning, and stakeholder coordination
  • Apply technical expertise to oversee EVSE installation and operational integration with Class 8 electric trucks
  • Lead field operations for 1-2 month pilot including coordinating the driver team and troubleshooting equipment issues
  • Leverage problem-solving skills to identify challenges, scope solutions, implement changes, and assess outcomes effectively
  • Proactively collaborate with internal team and external partners, communicating progress with clear, written updates
  • Travel up to 50%, domestic

Role Qualifications

  • Proven ability to design, deliver, and manage an in-the-field, safety-critical project on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with safety standards with a high degree of independence
  • Competence in both technical problem-solving and program management
  • Experience working in an early-stage startup (Series A or earlier preferred), or a demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments
  • A technical degree (BS or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Civil Engineering preferred
  • Familiarity with the trucking industry preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and investing in team diversity as a long-term, strategic, business asset. These commitments are ongoing and we strive to demonstrate them in practice as our business continues to grow. Jaro is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all EEOC rules and regulations.

Apply

Send your resume and / or evidence of execution ability to careers [at] jarofleets [dot] com