Design Engineer I

Newleafenergy; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 81,352 - 94,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Office in Lowell or Boston

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

New Leaf Energy in Lowell/Boston seeks a Design Engineer I to design, review and entitle designs for solar PV projects ranging 3MW to 300MW. You will join a team of design, civil and project engineers, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities include feasibility analysis, design of site use permit plans, training of new staff, and supporting permitting and bidding. Qualifications include a BS, 1–3 years’ experience, NABCEP credits preferred, and proficiency with AutoCAD, PV Case and

Qualifications

• B.S. degree required.
• 1–3 years’ experience preferred.
• Completion of at least 40 NABCEP credits preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate design concepts to internal New Leaf Energy stakeholders.
• Computer proficiency with AutoCAD, PV Case, PVSyst.

Responsibilities

• Work with the design team in evaluating feasibility analyses on potential sites.
• Collaborate with project design, electrical, and civil engineering teams for permitting drawings.
• Design projects according to New Leaf Energy standards and train others.
• Complete the review process for each job through milestone drawing releases.
• Participate in continuous improvement, especially training materials.
• Handle permitting and bidding administration and advise on design/production modeling considerations.
• Contribute to infrastructure design and offer new perspectives; initiative encouraged.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. degree

Tools

AutoCAD

PV Case

PVSyst

Job description

New Leaf Energy is seeking aDesign Engineer I to join our growing team Design Engineering team. This position may be filled out of our Lowell or Boston, MA offices. 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 from home on other days.

Position Summary

The Design Engineer I will design, review and entitle designs for commercial, government and utility solar PV projects ranging in size from 3MW AC to 300MW AC. This role supports 15-25 projects simultaneously, and has broad visibility across the organization. In this role, you will work with a team of design engineers, civil engineers, and project developers.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Work with the design team in evaluating and performing feasibility analysis on potential sites;
• Work with the project design, electrical, and civil engineering team in the design of site use permit plan sets and bid level (50%) drawings that will be used for permitting and the IPP bidding process;
• Design projects according to the New Leaf Energy Design Standards and train new employees on the standards;
• Complete the review process for each job through milestone drawing releases;
• Participate in our continuous improvement environment, specifically focusing on improving training materials;
• Handle administration of permitting and bidding as needed, including working with and advising the project team with respect to design/production modeling considerations as questions arise from the AHJ or bidding IPP;
• Contribute to the design of infrastructure and offer new perspectives. We are open to new views and want to leverage professional experience; initiative and recommendations are encouraged;
• Other duties as assigned.

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!

• B.S. degree required;
• 1-3 years’ experience preferred;
• Completion of at least 40 NABCEP credits preferred;
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and tasks;
• Solid written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to effectively communicate design concepts to other internal New Leaf Energy stakeholders including project developers and regional technical leads;
• Computer proficiency with AutoCAD, PV Case, PVSyst.

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 $81,352-$94,544. 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.