Senior Utility Electrical Engineer

New Leaf Energy is seeking a Senior Utility Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will evaluate potential distributed energy resources (DER) sites, write regulatory policy, review proposed relaying and integration schemes, and provide engineering guidance for optimal project integration with the utility system.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant engineering and technical policy experience including renewable energy design and interconnection tariff structures;
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar; Masters degree preferred;
• PE license preferred;
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills, and the ability to provide concrete examples of those skills;
• Strong understanding of various technical standards that relate to the interconnection of DER, including but not limited to: IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 1547.1-2020, IEEE 1453-2015, IEEE C62.92.6, ANSI C84.1, IEEE 519-1992, NEC-Latest Edition;
• Strong understanding of distribution system impacts associated with the interconnection of DER, as well as the ability to leverage experience to develop creative solutions to solve issues associated with the impact of DER on the electric power system;
• Knowledge of the design of generating facilities;
• Experience leading advocacy for advancement in DER interconnection technical policy;
• Experience with power systems modeling software such as SKM, Aspen, or PSSe;
• Utility system planning experience;
• Expert understanding of project deadlines, milestones and urgencies.

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.