Senior Utility Electrical Engineer - DER Interconnections (Hybrid)

Newleafenergy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 146,780 - 166,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Open paid time-off policy

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Newleafenergy is looking for a Senior Utility Electrical Engineer to join their Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant engineering experience, oversee distributed energy resources, and manage interconnection processes. This hybrid position involves collaboration with utility engineers and project stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The successful candidate will evaluate utility impact studies, assist project developers, and lead technical discussions on DER policies. Competitive compensation and benefits, including a flexible working environment, are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering experience in renewable energy and interconnection.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Strong understanding of interconnection standards and distribution system impacts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate utility impact studies on DER sites.
• Assist in evaluating potential PV sites and interconnection costs.
• Manage technical aspects of interconnection processes at the project level.

Skills

5+ years of relevant engineering experience

Strong technical writing and presentation skills

Understanding of DER interconnection standards

Utility system planning experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Power systems modeling software (e.g., SKM, Aspen, PSSe)

Job description

Newleafenergy is looking for a Senior Utility Electrical Engineer to join their Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant engineering experience, oversee distributed energy resources, and manage interconnection processes. This hybrid position involves collaboration with utility engineers and project stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The successful candidate will evaluate utility impact studies, assist project developers, and lead technical discussions on DER policies. Competitive compensation and benefits, including a flexible working environment, are offered.