Civil Project Engineer II

Summary

Join New Leaf Energy, an experienced clean energy developer, as a Civil Project Engineer II! This remote position, based in central Virginia or Pennsylvania, involves designing, managing, and permitting solar PV and energy storage projects. You will collaborate with engineers, developers, and consultants, applying the company's Value Stream Map to advance projects. Responsibilities include managing sub-consultants, working with stakeholders, developing project documentation, and reviewing designs. New Leaf Energy offers a competitive salary, bonus, and equity-like program, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid time off, hybrid work policy, parental leave, and professional development assistance.

Requirements

• 6-12 years experience in site development, entitlement, and environmental permitting (municipal, state, federal); Solar PV or energy storage experience desired
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering
• Active PE license, multiple states desired

Responsibilities

• Design, direct, and manage concurrent projects using either internal or external resources
• Lead site review, zoning/bylaws review, and outline project entitlement path
• Manage survey, environmental and engineering sub-consultants as well as working with staff engineers
• Apply NLE’s Value Stream Map (VSM) to advance a project through design and entitlement
• Identify, qualify and onboard surveyors and consultants to assist in project design and entitlement
• Use project scheduling, task-management, KPI, QC, and other tools to ensure standards adherence, design quality and timeliness
• Work with the state agencies, towns, and other stakeholders, as well as present to planning/zoning boards, state, and federal agencies
• Develop project entitlement documentation as necessary (e.g., narratives, exhibits, appendices, etc.)
• Collaborate in the continued development of standard details, notes, specifications and SOPs
• Reviewing design drawings and project bid sets prepared by in-house or external designers
• Prepare the civil engineering components of project bid sets that will be used for the IPP bidding process
• Respond to bidder permitting questions and participate in due diligence calls with project bidders
• Coach early-career engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimation, reviewing engineering services contracts, managing subconsultants and project schedule management
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and HYDROCAD (or equivalent design tools) proficiency desired; however, not required
• Able to communicate design concepts and lead meetings between clients, engineers, regulatory officials, and consultants
• Self-sufficiently manage multiple projects while being highly motivated, detailed, and organized
• Passionate about renewable sources of energy

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