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Senior Utility Electrical Engineer

New Leaf Energy is a clean energy developer focused on advancing renewable projects through site identification, community collaboration, and long-term partnerships. The Senior Utility Electrical Engineer will lead technical interconnection work for distributed energy resources (DER), review utility studies and relay schemes, represent the company with utilities and regulators, and mentor internal engineers to ensure safe, cost-effective integration of generation assets.

Skills

  • Deep understanding of DER interconnection standards (IEEE 1547 family, NEC, IEEE 519, ANSI C84.1)
  • Experience with power systems modeling tools (SKM, PSS/E, ASPEN or similar)
  • Utility planning and distribution system impact analysis
  • Relay coordination and protection engineering
  • Technical writing, presentations, and stakeholder communication

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate distribution- and ISO-level utility impact studies and provide actionable feedback on required upgrades and cost reasonability
  • Estimate interconnection costs and evaluate potential PV/DER sites for project feasibility
  • Review interconnection drawings and application packages for utility and regulatory compliance
  • Manage technical aspects of project interconnection processes and coordinate with utilities
  • Perform power systems modeling including coordination and grounding studies
  • Serve as technical lead with utilities and external consultants; scope and manage consultant deliverables
  • Provide training, mentorship, and engineering guidance to internal teams
  • Participate in state and industry technical policy working groups to advocate for DER-friendly standards
  • Contribute to internal process and quality improvement initiatives and attend field design meetings

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar required
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
  • PE license preferred

Benefits

  • Market-competitive base salary, variable compensation, and equity-like program
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match
  • Open/self-managed paid time off
  • Parental leave available immediately
  • Professional development and education assistance
  • Hybrid work policy supporting in-office collaboration and remote work
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April 9, 2026
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