Senior Civil Project Engineer

Summary

Join New Leaf Energy, an experienced clean energy developer, as a Senior Civil Project Engineer! This remote position, based in Pennsylvania or Central Virginia, involves leading and coaching engineers on civil design for solar, wind, and energy storage projects. You will manage sub-consultants, apply the company's Value Stream Map, and make technical presentations. The role requires extensive experience in site development, permitting, and working with regulatory agencies. New Leaf Energy offers a competitive salary, bonus, equity-like program, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k matching, paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and parental leave.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
• Active PE license in PA and/or VA
• Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in site development, entitlement, and environmental permitting (municipal, state, federal)
• Experience in cost estimation, reviewing engineering services contracts, and managing subconsultants
• Track record of working with Planning Boards, Zoning Boards, Conservation Commissions, Historic Commissions, Endangered Species programs, and Army Corps of Engineers
• Must be able to interpret codes & bylaws, including a demonstrated experience with the entitlement process
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and HYDROCAD (or equivalent design tools)
• Able to communicate design concepts and lead meetings between clients, engineers, regulatory officials, and consultants
• Able to identify and build consensus. Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and build consensus to implement them
• Able to manage multiple projects while being highly motivated, detailed, and organized
• Able to lead task-based technical teams and coaching or early career engineers
• Passionate about renewable sources of energy

Responsibilities

• Lead site review, zoning/bylaws review, and outlining entitlement path on assigned projects
• Work with the state agencies, towns, and other stakeholders, as well as present to planning/zoning boards, state, and federal agencies
• Coach and influence engineers not only within the Civil Engineering team but also extend influence cross-functionally to other teams within NLE
• Onboard and manage survey, environmental and engineering sub-consultants
• 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
• Make technical presentations to the business investment committee
• Review design drawings and bid sets prepared by in-house or external designers
• Lead the continued development of SOPs, standard details, plan notes, and specifications
• Respond to bidder permitting questions and participate in due diligence calls with project bidders

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