Civil Project Engineer I - Internal NLE candidates only

New Leaf Energy, Inc. • Boston, MA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. They identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset owners to bring impactful clean energy projects to life. New Leaf Energy seeks a Civil Project Engineer I. In this role, the engineer will work with a team of engineers, project developers, and engineering consultants to review, design, and permit prospective solar PV, wind, and energy storage projects. The successful candidate will be relied on to balance due diligence efforts with project risks for the continued development of projects for New Leaf Energy. This position may be filled out of their Boston, MA, Lowell, MA, Chicago, IL, Troy, NY, or Oakland, CA offices. The company values in-person collaboration and offers a hybrid work environment, where 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 home on other days. Remote candidates who meet the qualifications are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering.
• 4–8 years’ experience in site development, entitlement, and environmental permitting (municipal, state, federal).

Nice To Haves

• On track to obtain Civil P.E. license
• Solar PV or energy storage experience desired.
• Experience in cost estimation, reviewing engineering services contracts, managing subconsultants and project schedule management.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and HYDROCAD (or equivalent design tools) proficiency.
• Able to communicate design concepts and lead meetings between clients, engineers, regulatory officials, and consultants.
• Able to manage multiple projects while being highly motivated, detailed, and organized.
• Passionate about renewable sources of energy.

Responsibilities

• Design, direct, and manage concurrent projects using either internal or external resources.
• Lead site review, zoning/bylaws review, and outline project entitlement path.
• Apply NLE’s Value Stream Map (VSM) to advance a project through design and entitlement.
• Assist in identifying, qualifying and onboarding surveyors and consultants for project design and entitlement.
• Use project scheduling, task-management, KPI, QC, and other tools to ensure standards adherence, design quality and timeliness.
• Work with the state agencies, towns, and other stakeholders, as well as present to planning/zoning boards, state, and federal agencies.
• Assisting in the continued development of standard details, notes, specifications and SOPs.
• Reviewing design drawings prepared by in-house or external designers.
• Prepare the civil engineering components of project bid sets that will be used for the IPP bidding process.
• Respond to bidder permitting questions and participate in due diligence calls with project bidders.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level