Principal Utility Electrical Engineer

Overview

Lead utility-scale electrical engineering design and strategy for renewable projects.

Key Responsibilities

• process development
• team training
• strategic initiatives
• mentorship
• sme
• vendor management

Tasks

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

Requirements

• power systems
• vsm mastery
• engineering software
• pe
• electrical eng
• 10+ years

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

-An open and self-managed paid time-off policy; -A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire; -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); -Professional development and education assistance. -Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision; -A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;

About New Leaf Energy, Inc.

-transforms the energy landscape by delivering innovative renewable solutions. -focuses on developing and managing solar and wind energy projects across diverse sectors. -specializes in utility-scale energy projects, with a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. -portfolio spans across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, pushing the boundaries of clean energy. -with a rich history of successful projects, New Leaf Energy is a key player in the renewable energy market. -completed several landmark projects that showcase their leadership in the energy sector. -focused on both large-scale infrastructure and community-focused projects, bringing power to underserved regions.

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