Development Engineer I/II
New Leaf Energy is seeking a Development Engineer I/II to join our growing team in Lowell, MA; Boston, MA; Latham, NY; Chicago, IL; or Oakland, CA. We offer a hybrid work environment, allowing you to work remotely 2-3 days a week and from the office 2-3 days a week.
New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policy makers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy. We identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life.
About the Role:
In this role, you will work with a team of design engineers, civil engineers and applications engineers and project developers to design, review and entitle designs for commercial, government and utility solar PV projects ranging in size from 3MW AC to 300MW AC. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work with the development team in evaluating and performing feasibility analysis on potential sites
- Work with the project development, electrical, and civil engineering team in the development of site use permit plan sets and bid level (60%) drawings that will be used for permitting and the IPP bidding process
- Retention and contribution towards proposed improvement of training materials in a continuous improvement environment
- Design projects according to New Leaf Energy Design Standards and train new employees on the standards
- Complete review process for each job through milestone drawing releases
- Release and correct PDF sets of plans
- Design with, understand the functionality of and train new employees on the New Leaf Energy Design Tools
- Contribute to the development of infrastructure and offer new perspectives. We are open to new views and want to leverage professional experience; initiative and recommendations are encouraged
- Permitting and bidding administration as needed as questions arise from the AHJ or the IPP, including working with and advising the project team with respect to design/production modeling considerations
- Management of 15-25 simultaneous projects
- Intermediate understanding of design decisions impact on project cost
- Intermediate understanding of project scheduling and tracking
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
While no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes. If you’re unsure of whether you meet enough of the qualifications below but believe that your experience and skill set is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply!
- B.S. degree required
- 1-3 years’ experience preferred
- Completion of at least 40 NABCEP Credits preferred
- Strong understanding of all relevant codes including a demonstrated experience with utility networks across the country
- Ability to work independently and effectively with project developers, clients, consulting engineers, design, and technical personnel as well as manufacturing partners
- Must be open minded, creative, and possess the ability to modify and expand theories to find creative solutions within the confines of the code
- Ability to substantiate code interpretations and mathematically prove design concepts
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and tasks is a must
- Experience drafting or reviewing engineering services contracts
- Solid written and oral communication skills are a must
- Ability to effectively communicate design concepts and lead meetings between clients, project engineers, code officials and third party consultants
- Experience with cost estimation of designs preferred
- Computer proficiency with; AutoCAD, PVSYST, MS Project and MS Excel
Compensation, Benefits, and Culture
New Leaf Energy’s success is driven by our collaborative, long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. We offer a flexible work environment that places significant responsibility in independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and personal growth. New Leaf Energy’s benefits are designed to appropriately recognize our employees’ contributions and enable a reasonable work/life balance. Our benefits include:
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;
- A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
- An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;
- A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
- A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
- Professional development and education assistance.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
New Leaf Energy values the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We’re actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the renewable energy industry.
We seek a diverse candidate pool in this – and every – search. New Leaf Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, New Leaf Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V.
A Note to Third-Party Recruiters
New Leaf Energy's People + Culture team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. New Leaf Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the People + Culture team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of New Leaf Energy. New Leaf Energy is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.