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Civil Engineer Intern / CO-OP

New Leaf Energy, Inc.
Lowell, MA Intern
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

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.

New Leaf Energy, Inc. is seeking civil / environmental engineering juniors and seniors for Intern / CO-OP roles on our Civil Engineering team. The Civil Engineer Intern / CO-OP will work with a team of engineers to assist in reviewing and designing renewable energy projects (solar PV, energy storage, wind).

This internship can be filled from our Troy, NY office or our Lowell, MA office. We are offering a winter or summer 2025 internship timeline.

We 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 home on other days.

Primary duties will include but not limited to assisting in :

  • Site due diligence and research of bylaws;
  • Creation of plan sets (CAD);
  • Site civil and stormwater design;
  • Permit applications;
  • General project support tasks.

Requirements

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 college work and skillset is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply!

  • Enrolled in a 4-year ABET accredited bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent;
  • On-track to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam for EIT Certification;
  • In, or entering into, third or fourth year of college program;
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and HYDROCAD or an equivalent tool;
  • Ability to work in ad-hoc teams and take direction;
  • Ability to occasionally visit project sites;
  • Passionate about renewable sources of energy;
  • Preference to extend the internship to at least six months (reduced hours during the academic year).
  • Compensation

    Under our compensation framework, the hourly salary in our Lowell location $26.50.

    This position is not eligible for benefits with New Leaf Energy.

    Benefits and Culture

    New Leaf Energy's success is driven by our collaborative, long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. We offer a flexible work environment that places significant responsibility in independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and personal growth. New Leaf Energy's benefits are designed to appropriately recognize our employees' contributions and enable a reasonable work / life balance. Our benefits include :

  • 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.
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    New Leaf Energy values the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We're actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the clean energy industry.

    We seek a diverse candidate pool in this-and every-search. New Leaf Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, New Leaf Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M / F / D / V.

    A Note to Third-Party Recruiters

    New Leaf Energy's People Culture team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. New Leaf Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the People Culture team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of New Leaf Energy. New Leaf Energy is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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