Solar Design Engineer I Hybrid, Growth & Equity-Style

NextGenEnergyJobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Open paid time off policy

Hybrid work location policy

Parental leave

Job summary

New Leaf Energy is seeking a Design Engineer I to design, review and entitle solar PV projects ranging from 3MW AC to 300MW AC. You will work with a team of design engineers, civil engineers, and project developers across multiple simultaneous projects.

The role emphasizes feasibility evaluations, site use permits, and bid-level drawings for permitting and IPP processes. A collaborative, flexible work environment is offered with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience presenting design concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, review and entitle solar PV project designs (3MW–300MW AC).
• Collaborate with design, civil, electrical teams and project developers.
• Support feasibility analyses and site/permitting drawings for IPP bidding.
• Train colleagues on design standards and participate in process improvements.
• Manage permitting and bidding tasks and respond to inquiries from AHJ/bidders.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Design review

Education

NABCEP credits (40)

Tools

AutoCAD

PV Case

PVSyst

Job description

New Leaf Energy is seeking a Design Engineer I to design, review and entitle solar PV projects ranging from 3MW AC to 300MW AC. You will work with a team of design engineers, civil engineers, and project developers across multiple simultaneous projects.

The role emphasizes feasibility evaluations, site use permits, and bid-level drawings for permitting and IPP processes. A collaborative, flexible work environment is offered with opportunities for growth and professional development.