Energy Storage Technical Lead

New Leaf Energy, Inc. • Oakland, CA

2d • 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. We identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in the commercial and utility-scale energy storage market, with direct project experience in NYISO, ISO-NE, and CAISO regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency with commercially available energy storage technologies, including lithium-ion (LFP-based containerized systems), and familiarity with emerging alternatives such as sodium-ion.
• Practical knowledge of utility interconnection requirements, transformer sizing practices, and balance-of-plant design for ESS deployment.
• Proven application of U.S. electrical codes and standards, including UL9540, UL9540A, UL1973, NFPA 855, IEEE interconnection standards, and the National Electrical Code.
• Skilled in the preparation of technical deliverables, such as system one-line diagrams and Round-Trip Efficiency/degradation models.
• Direct involvement in cross-team collaboration with OEMs and EPC partners to assess equipment specifications, cost trade-offs, and warranty compliance.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated expertise in the commercial and utility-scale energy storage market, with direct project experience in NYISO, ISO-NE, and CAISO regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency with commercially available energy storage technologies, including lithium-ion (LFP-based containerized systems), and familiarity with emerging alternatives such as sodium-ion.
• Practical knowledge of utility interconnection requirements, transformer sizing practices, and balance-of-plant design for ESS deployment.
• Proven application of U.S. electrical codes and standards, including UL9540, UL9540A, UL1973, NFPA 855, IEEE interconnection standards, and the National Electrical Code.
• Skilled in the preparation of technical deliverables, such as system one-line diagrams and Round-Trip Efficiency/degradation models.
• Direct involvement in cross-team collaboration with OEMs and EPC partners to assess equipment specifications, cost trade-offs, and warranty compliance.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed