newleafenergy
Senior Utility Electrical Engineer
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 47 days ago
Electrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsCommunicationCollaborationWritingPE LicenseRenewable Energy
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 for the right candidate.
- We value in-person collaboration and offer a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage technical aspects of the interconnection process at the project level;
- 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.
- 5+ years of relevant engineering and technical policy experience including renewable energy design and interconnection tariff structures;
- New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, 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.
- Externally, you will serve as technical engineering lead when collaborating with utility engineers in a variety of service territories to design interconnection facilities and system modifications that enable the connection of parallel distributed generators while maintaining the safe and reliable operations of the distribution system.
Requirements
- Experience leading advocacy for advancement in DER interconnection technical policy;
- Experience with power systems modeling software such as SKM, Aspen, or PSSe;
- Utility system planning experience;
- Evaluate and provide actionable feedback on distribution- and ISO-level utility impact studies regarding accuracy, required system upgrades, project design changes, and cost reasonability;
- Additionally, you will need to develop a strong understanding of New Leaf Energy's design philosophy, engineering standards, and their financial impact on projects.
- Strong understanding of various technical standards that relate to the interconnection of
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
- Masters degree preferred;
- PE license preferred;
Compensation
- New Leaf Energy compensates all employees in three ways: market-competitive base salary, plus above-market variable compensation, plus an equity-like program such that all employees experience the benefits of ownership.
Benefits
- 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);
- A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
- Professional development and education assistance.
Company info
- A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
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