Principal Utility Electrical Engineer

Description

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the Regional Team, and act as an internal consultant to assist with strategic decision-making;
• Lead cross-collaborative standard initiatives using the NLE process implementation map;
• Create and execute standard work and processes that support Regional teams and developer's strategy for a particular region;
• Develop and mentor less experienced engineers;
• Autonomously manage third-party engineering firms to deliver on NLE deadlines (includes scoping, reviewing, and holding them accountable to NLE deadlined);
• Lead Internal strategic initiatives with minimal direction (own and maintain A4 - conception and execution);
• Train and onboard new team members through organized team trainings or one-on-one meetings;

Requirements

• Expert understanding of project deadlines, milestones, and urgencies;
• 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;
• Possesses strong PM and operational skills;
• Ability to seamlessly incorporate feedback and input from Policy and Finance team members into current bid set designs.
• Strong understanding of interconnection policy and regulatory environment in multiple regions;
• Ability to serve as the subject matter expert for the Regional Team, and act as an internal consultant to assist with strategic decision-making;
• 10+ years of power engineering experience, with significant experience in development business;
• Ability to create new standards and processes using the NLE process implementation map;
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar relevant study;
• Mastery of the New Leaf VSM and development strategy, can educate and train others on the main concepts of the business;
• Ability to dynamically support project finance during MIPA negotiations and post-closing (7C-MIPA and MIPA-Closeout);
• Professional engineer with the ability to review and stamp other UEE’s work;
• Mastery of the New Leaf VSM and Development Strategy and can educate and train others on the main concepts of the business;
• Ability to create and execute standard work that supports the Regional team and develops strategy for a particular region.
• Ownership in the creation and maintenance of technical standards and tools;
• Strong aptitude for creative problem-solving;
• Exhibits advanced understanding of power system and design engineering principles (Inverter design, system grounding, BESS design, protection, ect);
• Has the ability to lead Internal strategic initiatives with minimal direction;
• Exhibits a strong understanding of Regional Team goals and proactively facilitates system analysis to identify optimal project locations;
• Requires extensive experience performing power system calculations using software program;
• Masters or PE Required;

Benefits

• 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;
• An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;
• Professional development and education assistance.
• 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);

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance