Senior Utility Electrical Engineer

New Leaf Energy

Lowell, Massachusetts

Full Time

Posted April 6, 2026

$148k - $167k

Renewable Energy Development

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Job Description

The Senior Utility Electrical Engineer at New Leaf Energy is responsible for evaluating distributed energy resource sites, reviewing interconnection processes, providing engineering guidance for utility system integration, and supporting policy development to facilitate renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate potential distributed energy resource (DER) sites and provide interconnection cost estimates
Review interconnection drawings and application packages for compliance with utility standards and regulations
Manage technical aspects of the interconnection process at the project level
Collaborate with utility engineers to design interconnection facilities and system modifications
Provide engineering guidance for optimal project integration with utility systems
Assess distribution- and ISO-level utility impact studies and provide actionable feedback
Participate in technical policy working groups to advocate for DER interconnection standards
Perform power systems modeling, including coordination and grounding studies
Organize and manage external consultants to ensure timely project delivery

Requirements

Five (5) years of relevant engineering and technical policy experience including renewable energy design and interconnection tariff structures
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field
PE license (Professional Engineer license) is preferred
Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to provide concrete examples of those skills
Strong understanding of various technical standards related to the interconnection of distributed energy resources (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, and the Latest Edition of NEC (National Electrical Code)
Strong understanding of distribution system impacts associated with the interconnection of DER, and the ability to leverage experience to develop creative solutions to issues related to DER impact 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, with the ability to autonomously manage third-party engineering firms to deliver on deadlines, including scoping, reviewing, and holding them accountable to project timelines

Benefits & Perks

Market-competitive base salary ranging from $147,600 to $167,270 in Lowell location

On-target annual cash bonus of 20% of base salary

Above-market variable compensation

Equity-like ownership program

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k plan with immediate vesting and company match of 100% on the first 3% of pay and 50% on the next 2%

Open and self-managed paid time-off policy

Hybrid work location policy 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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