Principal Utility Electrical Engineer

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New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy. We identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life.

We are seeking a Principal Utility Electrical Engineer to join our team. The Principal Utility Electrical Engineer leads technical discussions and drives creative engineering problem‑solving to empower development in New Leaf’s most competitive markets. Your work will form the basis of the utility‑scale project development team’s technical strategy and will be closely integrated with project developers throughout the entire development cycle to evaluate utility deliverables and provide guidance to advance projects.

Internally, you will collaborate with the Development, Policy, Project Finance, and Interconnection Teams. Externally, you’ll work with third‑party consultants, utility engineers, and other industry professionals to advocate for New Leaf Energy’s utility‑scale portfolio. The position will report to the Manager of Interconnection Engineering and is ideally based in a New Leaf office, although remote applicants will be considered.

• Exhibit a strong understanding of Regional Team goals and proactively facilitate system analysis to identify optimal project locations.
• Lead internal strategic initiatives with minimal direction (own and maintain A4 – conception and execution).
• Develop and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Demonstrate expert ability in the software and tools used by the engineering team and instruct others in performing analysis/calculations.
• Lead cross‑collaborative standard initiatives using the NLE process implementation map.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for the Regional Team and act as an internal consultant to assist with strategic decision‑making.
• Create and execute standard work and processes that support Regional teams and the developer’s strategy for a particular region.
• Autonomously manage third‑party engineering firms to deliver on NLE deadlines (including scoping, reviewing, and holding them accountable).
• Own the creation and maintenance of technical standards and tools.
• Be a professional engineer with the ability to review and stamp other UEE’s work.
• Support project finance during MIPA negotiations and post‑closing (7C‑MIPA and MIPA‑Closeout).
• Train and onboard new team members through organized team trainings or one‑on‑one meetings.
• Seamlessly incorporate feedback and input from Policy and Finance team members into current bid set designs.

• 10+ years of power engineering experience, with significant experience in development business.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar relevant study;
  Master’s or PE required.
• Well‑organized self‑starter with a genuine drive for success.
• Possesses strong project management and operational skills.
• Mastery of the New Leaf VSM and development strategy; ability to educate and train others on the main concepts of the business.
• Extensive experience performing power system calculations using software programs.
• Strong aptitude for creative problem‑solving.
• Advanced understanding of power system and design engineering principles (inverter design, system grounding, BESS design, protection, etc.).
• Strong understanding of interconnection policy and regulatory environment in multiple regions.
• Ability to lead internal strategic initiatives with minimal direction.
• Ability to create new standards and processes using the NLE process implementation map.
• Expert understanding of project deadlines, milestones, and urgencies.
• Ability to create and execute standard work that supports the Regional team and develops strategy for a particular region.

New Leaf Energy compensates all employees in three ways: a market‑competitive base salary, above‑market variable compensation, and an equity‑like program. The likely base salary…