Design Engineer I

New Leaf Energy, Inc. • Chicago, IL

9h • $80,900 - $94,019 • Hybrid

About The Position

New Leaf Energy is seeking a Design Engineer I to join their growing Design Engineering team. This position may be filled out of their Lowell or Boston, MA offices. They value in-person collaboration and offer a hybrid work environment. 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 from home on other days. The Design Engineer I will design, review and entitle designs for commercial, government and utility solar PV projects ranging in size from 3MW AC to 300MW AC. This role supports 15-25 projects simultaneously, and has broad visibility across the organization. In this role, you will work with a team of design engineers, civil engineers, and project developers.

Requirements

• B.S. degree required
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and tasks
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate design concepts to other internal New Leaf Energy stakeholders including project developers and regional technical leads
• Computer proficiency with AutoCAD, PV Case, PVSyst

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years’ experience preferred
• Completion of at least 40 NABCEP credits preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with the design team in evaluating and performing feasibility analysis on potential sites
• Work with the project design, electrical, and civil engineering team in the design of site use permit plan sets and bid level (50%) drawings that will be used for permitting and the IPP bidding process
• Design projects according to the New Leaf Energy Design Standards and train new employees on the standards
• Complete the review process for each job through milestone drawing releases
• Participate in our continuous improvement environment, specifically focusing on improving training materials
• Handle administration of permitting and bidding as needed, including working with and advising the project team with respect to design/production modeling considerations as questions arise from the AHJ or bidding IPP
• Contribute to the design of infrastructure and offer new perspectives. We are open to new views and want to leverage professional experience; initiative and recommendations are encouraged
• Other duties as assigned

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: Entry Level