Civil Project Engineer II

New Leaf Energy, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 117,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking clean energy developer as a Civil Project Engineer II, where you'll lead the design and management of solar PV and energy storage projects. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with engineers and consultants, ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements and are delivered on time. You'll have the opportunity to mentor early-career engineers while contributing to impactful renewable energy initiatives. Enjoy a flexible remote work environment and a culture that values diversity and innovation, making a difference in the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Open Paid Time-Off Policy

Hybrid Work Location Policy

Parental Leave Policy

Professional Development Assistance

Qualifications

• 6-12 years in site development and environmental permitting, with solar PV experience preferred.
• Strong project management skills and ability to communicate design concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to standards and timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and prepare civil engineering components for project bids.

Skills

Site Development

Entitlement

Environmental Permitting

Communication Skills

Project Management

Renewable Energy Passion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HYDROCAD

Job description

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 is seeking a Civil Project Engineer II to join our team! The Civil Project Engineer II will work alongside a team of engineers, project developers, and engineering consultants to review, design, and secure permits for solar PV and energy storage projects. The successful candidate will be expected to balance due diligence efforts with project risks to support the ongoing development of projects at New Leaf Energy.

This is a remote position based in central Virginia or Pennsylvania near the Virginia border.

Primary Duties

• Design, direct, and manage concurrent projects using either internal or external resources. Lead site review, zoning/bylaws review, and outline project entitlement path.
• Manage survey, environmental and engineering sub-consultants as well as working with staff engineers.
• Apply NLE’s Value Stream Map (VSM) to advance a project through design and entitlement.
• Identify, qualify and onboard surveyors and consultants to assist in project design and entitlement. Use project scheduling, task-management, KPI, QC, and other tools to ensure standards adherence, design quality and timeliness.
• Work with the state agencies, towns, and other stakeholders, as well as present to planning/zoning boards, state, and federal agencies.
• Develop project entitlement documentation as necessary (e.g., narratives, exhibits, appendices, etc.).
• Collaborate in the continued development of standard details, notes, specifications and SOPs.
• Review design drawings and project bid sets prepared by in-house or external designers.
• Prepare the civil engineering components of project bid sets that will be used for the IPP bidding process.
• Respond to bidder permitting questions and participate in due diligence calls with project bidders.
• Coach early-career engineers.

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 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!

• 6-12 years experience in site development, entitlement, and environmental permitting (municipal, state, federal); Solar PV or energy storage experience desired.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering.
• Experience in cost estimation, reviewing engineering services contracts, managing subconsultants and project schedule management.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and HYDROCAD (or equivalent design tools) proficiency desired; however, not required.
• Able to communicate design concepts and lead meetings between clients, engineers, regulatory officials, and consultants.
• Self-sufficiently manage multiple projects while being highly motivated, detailed, and organized.
• Passionate about renewable sources of energy.

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 is $117,360-$135,570. The on-target annual cash bonus associated with this position is an additional 20% 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.

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. 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.