Civil Project Engineer I
$106k - $120k USD
New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy. We identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life.
New Leaf Energy seeks a Civil Project Engineer I to join our team supporting our Power Plants division. In this role, you will work with internal engineers, engineering consultants, EPC firms to support construction-level designs and respond to field RFI of renewable energy projects that our Power Plants division is building. This position reports to our Principal Civil Engineer.
This position may be filled out of our Boston, MA, Lowell, MA, Chicago, IL, and Troy, NY offices. We value in-person collaboration and offer a hybrid work environment. Hybrid employees work in the office at least two out of every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and are free to work from the office or home on other days. Remote candidates who meet the qualifications are also encouraged to apply; internal candidates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
About the Role
The Civil Project Engineer I serves as a vital link between the NLE Civil Engineering and Power Plants departments. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) focused on engineering activities that drive efficient and on-time project construction. This role involves daily collaboration with internal teams, external engineering consultants, and construction personnel to ensure technical excellence and project delivery.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the Civil Engineering SME for the Power Plants team;
- Collaborate with engineering consultants and EPC companies to develop and review CDIFR and CDIFC project plans;
- Act as the primary technical focal point for responding to external civil RFIs;
- Author RFPs, bid templates, and scope of service documents;
- Onboard engineering consultants and subconsultants;
- Perform civil cost estimation and identify opportunities for Value Engineering;
- Evaluate third-party change order requests for technical and financial validity;
- Review ministerial permit applications prepared by the EPC, including stormwater and environmental reports;
- Liaise with municipal, state, and federal agencies regarding permit applications and renewals;
- Conduct occasional site visits to field verify engineering consultant/EPC inspections and construction activity reporting;
- Coordinate with engineering consultants/EPC partners to ensure timely closeout of construction certifications and PTO.
Desired Qualifications
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 of 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!
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Civil P.E. license preferred);
- 4–8 years in construction management, site development, entitlement, or environmental permitting;
- Specific experience in Solar PV or Energy Storage is a significant plus;
- Experience in cost estimation, reviewing engineering services contracts, managing subconsultants;
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and HYDROCAD (or similar design tools) is desired;
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead meetings with clients, regulatory officials, and consultants;
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
Compensation
New Leaf Energy compensates all employees in three ways: market-competitive base salary, plus above-market variable compensation, plus an equity-like program such that all employees experience the benefits of ownership. We use a data-driven and transparent methodology to calibrate compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable, guided by the New Leaf Energy compensation manual, which is available to all employees.
Under our compensation framework, the likely base salary range for this position is $105,540 - $120,060. The on-target annual cash bonus associated with this position is an additional 10% percent of base salary. Your actual salary may be above, in, or below this range, depending on your location and experience. Our office locations in Lowell, Boston, Oakland, and Chicago all carry geography-based upward adjustments to the base pay range.
We value transparency and can share more during the interview process.
Benefits and Culture
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.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
New Leaf Energy values the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We’re actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the clean energy industry.
We seek a diverse candidate pool in this–and every–search. New Leaf Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, New Leaf Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V.
A Note to Third-Party Recruiters
New Leaf Energy’s People + Culture team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. New Leaf Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the People + Culture team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of New Leaf Energy. New Leaf Energy is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.