Utility Electrical Engineer II

• Evaluate utility impact studies for accuracy, required design changes, and cost estimates; • Assist project developers in the evaluation of potential PV sites and provide estimates of interconnection costs; • Review interconnection drawings and application packages for compliance with relevant utility standards and regulatory obligations; • Manage technical aspects of interconnection process for projects; • Actively participate in different state and industry level technical policy working groups with the intent to advocate for policies and standards that facilitate New Leaf Energy’s goals and mission; • Attend field design meetings with relevant utility companies; • Perform power systems modeling including coordination studies and effective grounding studies; • Provide training and guidance to NLE’s internal engineering team; • Participate in internal process time and quality improvement initiatives.

While no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes. If you’re unsure whether you meet enough of the qualifications below but believe that your experience and skill set is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply! • 3-5+ years of relevant experience; • Strong understanding of distribution system impacts associated with the interconnection of distributed energy resources (DER), as well as techniques for mitigating common distribution system impacts; • Experience sizing and specifying equipment rated for 480V - 46kV such as: transformers, switching equipment, metering equipment, reclosers, direct transfer trip schemes, SCADA systems, switchgear, and protective relaying, as well as experience performing load calculations, short-circuit, and coordination studies; • Experience performing load calculations, short-circuit, and coordination studies; • Experience advocating for advancement in DER interconnection technical policy. • Experience with power systems modeling software such as SKM, Aspen, or PSSe; • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant study required.

New Leaf Energy’s success is driven by our collaborative, long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. We offer a flexible work environment that places significant responsibility in independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and personal growth. New Leaf Energy’s benefits are designed to appropriately recognize our employees’ contributions and enable a reasonable work/life balance. Our benefits include: • 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.