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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.\nNew 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.\nNew Leaf Energy is seeking a Senior Utility Electrical Engineer to join our team. We would prefer to hire this role hybrid from one of our offices in Boston, Lowell, MA, Chicago, Oakland, CA or Troy, NY, and we will also consider a highly qualified candidate that is fully remote in the U.S. 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.\nThis role will give you the opportunity to work both on transmission scale and distributed energy resource (DER) projects in a variety of ISOs and states across the U.S. In this role you will evaluate potential sites, write regulatory policy, review proposed relaying and integration schemes, and provide engineering guidance for optimal project integration with the utility system. \nInternally, you will work closely with stakeholders from the Interconnection, Policy, Project Development, and Development Engineering teams. 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 or transmission scale systems while maintaining the safe and reliable operations of the distribution and transmission systems. Additionally, you will need to develop a strong understanding of New Leaf Energy’s design philosophy, engineering standards, and their financial impact on projects. \nPosition responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: \nEvaluate and provide actionable feedback on distribution- and ISO-level utility impact studies regarding accuracy, required system upgrades, project design changes, and cost reasonability;\nAssist project developers in the evaluation of potential project sites and provide estimates of interconnection costs;\nReview interconnection drawings and application packages for compliance with relevant utility standards and regulatory obligations;\nManage technical aspects of the interconnection process at the project level;\nProvide training and guidance to the internal engineering team;\nParticipate in internal process time and quality improvement initiatives;\nActively participate in different state- and industry-level technical policy working groups with the intent to advocate for policies and standards that facilitate New Leaf Energy's goals and mission;\nAttend field design meetings with relevant utility companies;\nPerform power systems modeling including coordination studies and effective grounding studies;\nOrganize and manage external consultants to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.\nDesired Qualifications \nWhile no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes. If you’re unsure 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!\n5+ years of relevant engineering and technical policy experience including renewable energy design and interconnection tariff structures;\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar; Masters degree preferred;\nPE license preferred;\nStrong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills, and the ability to provide concrete examples of those skills;\nStrong understanding of various technical standards that relate to the interconnection of DER, including but not limited to: IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 1547.1-2020, IEEE 1453-2015, IEEE C62.92.6, ANSI C84.1, IEEE 519-1992, NEC-Latest Edition;\nStrong understanding of distribution system impacts associated with the interconnection of DER, as well as the ability to leverage experience to develop creative solutions to solve issues associated with the impact of DER on the electric power system;\nKnowledge of the design of generating facilities;\nExperience leading advocacy for advancement in DER interconnection technical policy;\nExperience with power systems modeling software such as SKM, Aspen, or PSSe;\nUtility system planning experience;\nExpert understanding of project deadlines, milestones and urgencies.\nAbility to autonomously manage third-party engineering firms to deliver on NLE deadlines (includes scoping, reviewing, and holding them accountable to NLE deadlines)\nShows ability to develop and mentor less experienced engineers\nCompensation\nNew 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. We use a data-driven and transparent methodology to calibrate compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable, guided by the New Leaf Energy compensation manual, which is available to all employees.\nUnder our compensation framework, the likely base salary range for this position in the Lowell location is $147,600 - $167,270. The on-target annual cash bonus associated with this position is an additional 20% percent of base salary. Your actual salary may be above, in, or below this range, depending on your location and experience.\nWe value transparency and can share more during the interview process.. \nBenefits and Culture\nNew 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:\nCompetitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;\nA 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);\nAn open and self-managed paid time-off policy;\nA hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;\nA parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;\nProfessional development and education assistance.\nCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion\nNew 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 clean energy industry.\nWe 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.\nA Note to Third-Party Recruiters\nNew 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. 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