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Associate Engineer

NineDot Energy
Posted February 7, 2025

Brooklyn, New York

Energy Storage

$90,000 - $105,000

Full Time

Job Description

The Associate Engineer will support the planning, engineering, and execution of clean energy projects in metro New York City, focusing on utility interconnection processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, submit, and track interconnection applications with utilities for battery storage projects.
  • Work closely with utilities, engineers, and project developers to resolve technical questions related to interconnection feasibility, constraints, and costs.
  • Evaluate technical considerations for project sites.
  • Coordinate with external consultants to obtain site evaluations.
  • Facilitate smooth project handoffs between development, engineering, and construction teams.
  • Ensure clear communication of technical and related requirements between stakeholders.
  • Develop SOPs for new processes.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline early-stage development and reduce bottlenecks.
  • Maintain and update a knowledge base of interconnection guidelines and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related field) or equivalent technical background.
  • Familiarity with interconnection processes, utility coordination, and distributed energy resources (DER).
  • Basic understanding of battery storage, electrical grids, and renewable energy technologies.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills to interface with teams and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

  • Compensation/salary range: 90,000 - 105,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 5% employer match on your 401k retirement account
  • 20 paid vacation days off, plus 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays and 3 personal floating holidays
  • 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for both the primary and secondary caregiver within the first year of birth or adoption
  • Wellness initiatives including a 1,000 stipend
  • 16 volunteer hours plus two planned company-wide volunteer outings per year

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