Full-Time

Utility Electrical Engineer II

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New Leaf Energy

New Leaf Energy

201-500 employees

Develops solar and energy storage projects

Energy

Compensation Overview

$114.6k - $130.5kAnnually

+ 10% Annual Cash Bonus

Mid

Boston, MA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Cohoes, NY, USA | Lowell, MA, USA

Hybrid work environment; in-office presence required at least two out of every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Category
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems Engineering
Requirements
  • 3-5+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of distribution system impacts associated with the interconnection of distributed energy resources (DER), as well as techniques for mitigating common distribution system impacts
  • Experience sizing and specifying equipment rated for 480V - 46kV such as: transformers, switching equipment, metering equipment, reclosers, direct transfer trip schemes, SCADA systems, switchgear, and protective relaying, as well as experience performing load calculations, short-circuit, and coordination studies
  • Experience performing load calculations, short-circuit, and coordination studies
  • Experience advocating for advancement in DER interconnection technical policy
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant study required
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate utility impact studies for accuracy, required design changes, and cost estimates
  • 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 interconnection process for projects
  • Actively 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
  • Attend field design meetings with relevant utility companies
  • Perform power systems modeling including coordination studies and effective grounding studies
  • Provide training and guidance to NLE’s internal engineering team
  • Participate in internal process time and quality improvement initiatives

New Leaf Energy focuses on developing solar and energy storage projects to promote the use of renewable energy. Their projects involve collaboration with local authorities and utilities to ensure successful implementation that benefits all parties. The company serves system owners, who own the solar and storage systems, and offtakers, who purchase the energy produced. They also work with landowners to secure project sites. New Leaf Energy differentiates itself through its experienced leadership team, which has a strong background in clean energy development from Borrego Development. The company's goal is to accelerate the adoption of clean energy solutions across various regions in the United States.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lowell, Massachusetts

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing market for community solar projects boosts New Leaf's development opportunities.
  • Increased focus on battery storage enhances grid reliability and renewable integration.
  • Favorable policies like Massachusetts' SMART Programme support solar project incentives.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Standard Solar may impact New Leaf's market share in Illinois.
  • Regulatory changes in Texas could challenge New Leaf's battery storage expansion.

What makes New Leaf Energy unique

  • New Leaf Energy specializes in solar and energy storage projects across the U.S.
  • The company partners with local authorities to develop community-focused renewable projects.
  • Experienced leadership team from Borrego enhances New Leaf's strategic capabilities.

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