New Leaf Energy is seeking a Civil Project Engineer I to join our growing team! In this role, you 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. Our successful candidate will be relied on to balance due diligence efforts with project risks for the continued development of projects for New Leaf Energy. 

Ideally this position will be filled remotely in Maryland or Pennsylvania but we will also consider a hybrid schedule out of Lowell/Boston, MA or Troy, NY.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Site review, zoning/bylaws review and outlining entitlement path.
• Managing survey, environmental and engineering sub-consultants as well as working with staff engineers.
• Working with the state agencies, towns, and other stakeholders, as well as presenting to planning/zoning boards, state, and federal agencies.
• Assisting in the continued development of standard details, notes, and specifications.
• Reviewing design drawings prepared by in-house or external designers.

Desired Qualifications

While no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes. If you’re unsure of whether you meet enough of the qualifications below but believe that your experience and skill set is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply!

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Civil P.E. license preferred);
• 4–8 years’ experience in site development, entitlement, and environmental permitting (municipal, state, federal);
• Solar PV or energy storage experience desired;
• Experience in cost estimation, reviewing engineering services contracts, managing subconsultants;
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and HYDROCAD (or equivalent design tools) proficiency;
• Ability to communicate design concepts and lead meetings between clients, engineers, regulatory officials, and consultants;
• Ability to manage multiple projects while being highly motivated, detailed, and organized.

Compensation

New Leaf Energy compensates all employees in three ways: market-competitive base salary, plus above-market variable compensation, plus an equity-like program such that all employees experience the benefits of ownership. We use a data-driven and transparent methodology to calibrate compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable, guided by the New Leaf Energy compensation manual, which is available to all employees.

Under our compensation framework, the likely base salary range for this position in the Lowell location is $105,410 -$119,920. The on-target annual cash bonus associated with this position is an additional 10% percent of base salary. Your actual salary may be above, in, or below this range, depending on your location and experience. 

We value transparency and can share more during the interview process.