About the job
At New Leaf Energy, we are dedicated to pioneering the clean energy sector by collaborating with landowners, policymakers, and various stakeholders to expedite the transition towards a sustainable, renewable energy future. Our mission involves identifying prime locations for development, engaging with landowners and local communities, and forming partnerships with long-term asset owners to bring impactful clean energy projects to fruition.
We are currently on the lookout for a Senior Utility Electrical Engineer to enhance our dynamic team. While our preference is for this role to be based in Lowell or Boston, MA, we are open to candidates from our Oakland, Latham, or Chicago offices. We believe in the power of in-person collaboration and provide a hybrid work environment, requiring team members to work in the office at least two days a week.
In this position, you will assess potential distributed energy resources (DER) sites, draft regulatory policies, evaluate proposed relaying and integration schemes, and offer engineering guidance to ensure optimal project integration within the utility system.
Your role will involve close collaboration with internal stakeholders from the Interconnection, Policy, Project Development, and Development Engineering teams. Externally, you will act as the technical engineering lead, working alongside utility engineers across various service territories to design interconnection facilities and system modifications that facilitate the connection of parallel distributed generators, all while ensuring the distribution system operates safely and reliably. Moreover, you will need to develop a robust understanding of New Leaf Energy's design philosophy, engineering standards, and their financial implications on projects.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assess and provide insightful feedback on utility impact studies at both distribution and ISO levels, focusing on accuracy, necessary system upgrades, project design alterations, and cost-effectiveness.
- Assist project developers in evaluating potential PV sites and estimating interconnection costs.
- Review interconnection drawings and application packages to ensure compliance with relevant utility standards and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the technical aspects of the interconnection process at the project level.
- Provide training and mentorship to the internal engineering team.
- Engage in internal process improvement initiatives focused on time and quality enhancements.
- Actively participate in state and industry-level technical policy working groups to advocate for policies and standards that promote clean energy advancement.
