Remote Civil Project Engineer II

Summary

Join our team at New Leaf Energy as a Civil Project Engineer II and contribute to the development of utility-scale solar PV and energy storage projects.

Requirements

• 6-12 years experience in site development, entitlement, and environmental permitting (municipal, state, federal); Solar PV or energy storage experience desired
• Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) level permitting coordination experience desired (CAISO, SPP, MISO, NYISO, PJM, ISO-NE)
• Experience in cost estimation, reviewing engineering services contracts, managing subconsultants
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and HYDROCAD (or equivalent design tools) proficiency desired; however, not required
• Ability to communicate design concepts and lead meetings between clients, engineers, regulatory officials, and consultants
• Ability to manage multiple projects while being highly motivated, detailed, and organized

Responsibilities

• Site review, zoning/bylaws review and outlining entitlement path
• Managing survey, environmental and engineering sub-consultants as well as working with staff engineers including file transfers and CAD uploads, etc
• Becoming familiar with and ensuring overall consistency with the NLE’s Utility-Scale Value Stream Map (VSM)
• Working with the state agencies, towns, and other stakeholders, as well as presenting to planning/zoning boards, state, and federal agencies
• Develop permit documentation as necessary (e.g., narratives, exhibits, appendices, etc.)
• Assisting in the continued development of standard details, notes, and specifications
• Reviewing design drawings prepared by in-house or external designers

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