Design Engineer I

Summary

Join our growing team as a Design Engineer I and contribute to designing, reviewing, and entitling solar PV projects. This role supports multiple projects simultaneously and has broad visibility across the organization.

Requirements

• B.S. degree required
• 1-3 years’ experience preferred
• Completion of at least 40 NABCEP credits preferred
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and tasks
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate design concepts to other internal New Leaf Energy stakeholders including project developers and regional technical leads
• Computer proficiency with AutoCAD, PV Case, PVSyst

Responsibilities

• Work with the design team in evaluating and performing feasibility analysis on potential sites
• Work with the project design, electrical, and civil engineering team in the design of site use permit plan sets and bid level (50%) drawings that will be used for permitting and the IPP bidding process
• Design projects according to the New Leaf Energy Design Standards and train new employees on the standards
• Complete the review process for each job through milestone drawing releases
• Participate in our continuous improvement environment, specifically focusing on improving training materials
• Handle administration of permitting and bidding as needed, including working with and advising the project team with respect to design/production modeling considerations as questions arise from the AHJ or bidding IPP
• Contribute to the design of infrastructure and offer new perspectives. We are open to new views and want to leverage professional experience; initiative and recommendations are encouraged
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• 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)
• Open and self-managed paid time-off policy
• Hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week
• Parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire
• Professional development and education assistance