Project Valuation Engineer
New Leaf EnergyLowell, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted January 14, 2026
$117k - $132k
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Job Description
The Project Valuation Engineer at New Leaf Energy is responsible for supporting the optimization, performance modeling, and cost estimation of renewable energy projects, primarily solar, energy storage, and wind, to ensure accurate valuation and profitability. The role involves collaboration across teams, tool development, and industry research to enhance project design and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support sizing, optimization, and value engineering efforts for PV, ESS, and wind projects using internal and external tools.
- Establish and maintain cost estimation templates and review EPC pricing models to ensure market alignment.
- Develop and maintain performance models for photovoltaic and energy storage projects, incorporating industry best practices.
- Create and improve in-house engineering tools for performance modeling, cost estimation, and optimization.
- Provide training and support on performance modeling software and estimation tools to organizational teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years experience in Solar and or Energy storage project design engineering
- Experience evaluating LCOE, OPEX, CAPEX, etc. for renewable energy projects
- Proven experience with performance modeling software PVsyst, PVCase, Helioscope etc. and cost estimation tools
- Excellent use of MS Excel with VBA, and or additional coding languages
- Ability to interpret complex electrical and mechanical drawings and translate technical insights into actionable recommendations
- Proficiency in developing and maintaining automation tools and prediction models
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to deploy these in service of continuous improvement initiatives
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork, and a service-oriented mindset
Benefits & Perks
Market-competitive base salary ranging from $117,180 to $132,360
Above-market variable compensation (annual cash bonus of approximately 10% of base salary)
Equity-like ownership program
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k plan with immediate vesting and company match (100% of the first 3% contributed, 50% for the next 2%)
Open and self-managed paid time-off policy
Hybrid work environment supporting work from home part of the week
Parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Professional development and education assistance
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