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Civil Project Engineer II

New Leaf Energy
Posted February 24, 2025

Location not specified

Renewable Energy Development

$117k - $136k

Full Time

Job Description

The Civil Project Engineer II at New Leaf Energy will collaborate with engineers and project developers to design, review, and secure permits for solar PV and energy storage projects, while managing project risks and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Design, direct, and manage concurrent projects using internal or external resources.
  • Lead site review, zoning bylaws review, and outline project entitlement path.
  • Manage survey, environmental, and engineering sub-consultants.
  • Apply Value Stream Map (VSM) to advance projects through design and entitlement.
  • Identify, qualify, and onboard surveyors and consultants for project design and entitlement.
  • Use project scheduling, task-management, KPI, and QC tools to ensure standards adherence.
  • Work with state agencies, towns, and stakeholders, and present to planning and zoning boards.
  • Develop project entitlement documentation including narratives and exhibits.
  • Collaborate in the development of standard details, notes, specifications, and SOPs.
  • Review design drawings and project bid sets prepared by in-house or external designers.
  • Prepare civil engineering components of project bid sets for the IPP bidding process.
  • Respond to bidder permitting questions and participate in due diligence calls.
  • Coach early-career engineers.

Requirements

  • 6-12 years experience in site development, entitlement, and environmental permitting at municipal, state, and federal levels.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering.
  • Active PE license in multiple states.
  • Experience in cost estimation, reviewing engineering services contracts, managing subconsultants, and project schedule management.
  • Ability to communicate design concepts and lead meetings between clients, engineers, regulatory officials, and consultants.
  • Self-sufficiently manage multiple projects while being highly motivated, detailed, and organized.

Benefits

  • Compensation range: 117,360 - 135,570
  • 20% on-target annual cash bonus
  • Flexible work environment
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k plan with immediate vesting and company match
  • Open and self-managed paid time-off policy
  • Hybrid work location policy
  • Parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents
  • Professional development and education assistance

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