Senior DER Interconnection Engineer — Hybrid & Equity Eligible

Newleafenergy; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 147,600 - 167,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Professional development assistance

Flexible paid time-off policy

Job summary

Newleafenergy is seeking a Senior Utility Electrical Engineer in Lowell, MA, to drive impactful clean energy projects. The role involves evaluating DER sites, collaborating with utility engineers, and leading interconnection processes.

Candidates should have over 5 years in renewable energy with strong engineering and communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant engineering and technical policy experience.
• Experience leading advocacy for advancement in DER interconnection technical policy.
• Ability to develop and mentor less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide actionable feedback on utility impact studies.
• Assist project developers in evaluating potential PV sites.
• Review interconnection drawings for utility compliance.
• Manage technical aspects of interconnection processes.

Skills

Renewable energy design

Interconnection tariff structures

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Power systems modeling

Utility system planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

PE license preferred

Tools

SKM

Aspen

PSSe

Job description

Newleafenergy is seeking a Senior Utility Electrical Engineer in Lowell, MA, to drive impactful clean energy projects. The role involves evaluating DER sites, collaborating with utility engineers, and leading interconnection processes.

Candidates should have over 5 years in renewable energy with strong engineering and communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and flexible hybrid work arrangements.