Principal Utility Electrical Engineer (Boston)

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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.

We are seeking a Principal Utility Electrical Engineer to join our team. The Principal Utility Electrical Engineer leads technical discussions and drives creative engineering problemsolving to empower development in New Leafs most competitive markets. Your work will form the basis of the utilityscale project development teams technical strategy and will be closely integrated with project developers throughout the entire development cycle to evaluate utility deliverables and provide guidance to advance projects.

Internally, you will collaborate with the Development, Policy, Project Finance, and Interconnection Teams. Externally, youll work with thirdparty consultants, utility engineers, and other industry professionals to advocate for New Leaf Energys utilityscale portfolio. The position will report to the Manager of Interconnection Engineering and is ideally based in a New Leaf office, although remote applicants will be considered.

Position Responsibilities

• Exhibit a strong understanding of Regional Team goals and proactively facilitate 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.
• Demonstrate expert ability in the software and tools used by the engineering team and instruct others in performing analysis/calculations.
• Lead crosscollaborative standard initiatives using the NLE process implementation map.
• Serve as the subjectmatter expert for the Regional Team and act as an internal consultant to assist with strategic decisionmaking.
• Create and execute standard work and processes that support Regional teams and the developers strategy for a particular region.
• Autonomously manage thirdparty engineering firms to deliver on NLE deadlines (including scoping, reviewing, and holding them accountable).
• Own the creation and maintenance of technical standards and tools.
• Be a professional engineer with the ability to review and stamp other UEEs work.
• Support project finance during MIPA negotiations and postclosing (7CMIPA and MIPACloseout).
• Train and onboard new team members through organized team trainings or oneonone meetings.
• Seamlessly incorporate feedback and input from Policy and Finance team members into current bid set designs.

Desired Qualifications

• 10+ years of power engineering experience, with significant experience in development business.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar relevant study; Masters or PE required.
• Wellorganized selfstarter with a genuine drive for success.
• Possesses strong project management and operational skills.
• Mastery of the New Leaf VSM and development strategy; ability to educate and train others on the main concepts of the business.
• Extensive experience performing power system calculations using software programs.
• Strong aptitude for creative problemsolving.
• 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.
• Ability to lead internal strategic initiatives with minimal direction.
• Ability to create new standards and processes using the NLE process implementation map.
• 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.

Compensation

New Leaf Energy compensates all employees in three ways: a marketcompetitive base salary, abovemarket variable compensation, and an equitylike program. The likely base salary range for this position in the Boston location is $185,480$211,670. The ontarget annual cash bonus is an additional 20% of base salary. Actual salary may vary based on location and experience.

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match (100% of the first 3% of pay; 50% for the next 2%).
• Open and selfmanaged paid timeoff policy.
• Hybrid work location policy supporting working from home part of the week.
• Parental leave policy for both birthing and nonbirthing parents, available immediately upon hire.
• Professional development and education assistance.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

New Leaf Energy values diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We strive to create an inclusive environment and actively seek a diverse candidate pool. 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. EEO M/F/D/V.

Recruiting Note

New Leaf Energys People + Culture team coordinates all recruiting and hiring. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from thirdparty recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies unless a signed agreement is in place and the request is authorized. Unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of New Leaf Energy. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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