Hybrid Interconnection Project Lead – Clean Energy

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work location policy

401k with company match

Paid time-off

Job summary

New Leaf Energy is seeking an Interconnection Project Manager to coordinate interconnection efforts across Engineering, Project Finance, Accounting, and Operations. You will manage the full interconnection lifecycle, lead due diligence, and build relationships with key stakeholders in multiple markets.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, a strategic view of interconnection environments, and the ability to navigate utility feedback to inform development and construction planning.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience with preference given to those with energy and direct electric utility experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Policy, Finance, Business, Environmental Science, Project Management preferred).
• Strong project management, reporting, and technical skills, preferably in Salesforce and Smartsheet/Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Represent New Leaf as the primary point of contact for all utility communications.
• Leadership of all utility interactions and meetings, including conflict resolutions.
• Lead interconnection due diligence and research for new market entry (process implementation, dynamic entrepreneurial problem solving, and relationship building).
• Create and maintain utility/region-specific project management infrastructure, trackers, reports, and other project management tools to assist in the development strategy.
• Owning the full interconnection lifecycle. Interpret and organize utility requirements and feedback; synthesize and communicate risks to the cross-functional members of the development team.

Skills

Project management

Energy/utility experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

New Leaf Energy is seeking an Interconnection Project Manager to coordinate interconnection efforts across Engineering, Project Finance, Accounting, and Operations. You will manage the full interconnection lifecycle, lead due diligence, and build relationships with key stakeholders in multiple markets.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, a strategic view of interconnection environments, and the ability to navigate utility feedback to inform development and construction planning.