Senior Utility Electrical Engineer

About the Role

New Leaf Energy is seeking a Senior Utility Electrical Engineer to join our team. Our preference is that this position is based in Lowell or Boston, MA, but could be based out of our Oakland, Troy, or Chicago office or remote for the right candidate. We value in-person collaboration and offer a hybrid work environment. Hybrid employees work in the office at least two out of every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and are free to work from the office or from home on other days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide actionable feedback on distribution- and ISO-level utility impact studies regarding accuracy, required system upgrades, project design changes, and cost reasonability.
• Assist project developers in the evaluation of potential PV sites and provide estimates of interconnection costs.
• Review interconnection drawings and application packages for compliance with relevant utility standards and regulatory obligations.
• Manage technical aspects of the interconnection process at the project level.
• Provide training and guidance to the internal engineering team.
• Participate in internal process time and quality improvement initiatives.
• Actively participate in different state- and industry-level technical policy working groups to advocate for policies and standards that facilitate New Leaf Energy's goals and mission.
• Attend field design meetings with relevant utility companies.
• Perform power systems modeling including coordination studies and effective grounding studies.
• Organize and manage external consultants to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant engineering and technical policy experience including renewable energy design and interconnection tariff structures.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar; Master's degree preferred.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of technical standards related to DER interconnection, including IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 1547.1-2020, IEEE 1453-2015, IEEE C62.92.6, ANSI C84.1, IEEE 519-1992, and NEC-Latest Edition.
• Knowledge of distribution system impacts associated with DER interconnection and ability to develop creative solutions.
• Experience with power systems modeling software such as SKM, Aspen, or PSSe.
• Utility system planning experience.
• Ability to manage third-party engineering firms and mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to autonomously manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading advocacy for DER interconnection technical policy.
• Expert understanding of project deadlines, milestones, and urgencies.

Compensation

The likely base salary range for this position is $136,670 - $154,880. The on-target annual cash bonus is an additional 20% of base salary. Actual salary may vary based on location and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k plan with immediate vesting and company match.
• Open and self-managed paid time-off policy.
• Hybrid work location policy.
• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Professional development and education assistance.

Culture

New Leaf Energy values diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative, trust-based work environment. We are committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture within our organization and the clean energy industry.