New Leaf Energy, Inc. · 2 months ago
Principal Utility Electrical Engineer
Troy, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $188K/yr
10+ years expNew 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. The Principal Utility Electrical Engineer plays a central role in spearheading New Leaf’s Engineering design strategy, leading technical discussions and driving creative engineering problem-solving to empower development in competitive markets.
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Responsibilities
Exhibits a strong understanding of Regional Team goals and proactively facilitates system analysis to identify optimal project locations
Lead Internal strategic initiatives with minimal direction (own and maintain A4 - conception and execution)
Develop and mentor less experienced engineers
Expert ability in softwares and tools used by the engineering team as well as the capability to instruct others in how to perform analysis/calculations
Lead cross-collaborative standard initiatives using the NLE process implementation map
Serve as the subject matter expert for the Regional Team, and act as an internal consultant to assist with strategic decision-making
Create and execute standard work and processes that support Regional teams and developer's strategy for a particular region
Autonomously manage third-party engineering firms to deliver on NLE deadlines (includes scoping, reviewing, and holding them accountable to NLE deadlined)
Ownership in the creation and maintenance of technical standards and tools
Professional engineer with the ability to review and stamp other UEE’s work
Ability to dynamically support project finance during MIPA negotiations and post-closing (7C-MIPA and MIPA-Closeout)
Train and onboard new team members through organized team trainings or one-on-one meetings
Ability to seamlessly incorporate feedback and input from Policy and Finance team members into current bid set designs
Qualification
Required
10+ years of power engineering experience, with significant experience in development business
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar relevant study
Masters or PE Required
Well-organized self-starter with a genuine drive for success
Possesses strong PM and operational skills
Mastery of the New Leaf VSM and development strategy, can educate and train others on the main concepts of the business
Requires extensive experience performing power system calculations using software program
Strong aptitude for creative problem-solving
Exhibits advanced understanding of power system and design engineering principles (Inverter design, system grounding, BESS design, protection, etc)
Strong understanding of interconnection policy and regulatory environment in multiple regions
Has the ability to lead Internal strategic initiatives with minimal direction
Ability to create new standards and processes using the NLE process implementation map
Ability to serve as the subject matter expert for the Regional Team, and act as an internal consultant to assist with strategic decision-making
Expert understanding of project deadlines, milestones, and urgencies
Ability to create and execute standard work that supports the Regional team and develops strategy for a particular region
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)
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
Company
New Leaf Energy, Inc.
New Leaf Energy is one of the leading developers of renewable energy and energy storage projects in the United States—both distributed generation and utility scale.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-07-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Dan Berwick
Chief Executive Officer
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