New Leaf Energy is seeking a Civil Engineer II to join our growing team. The Civil Engineer II will work with a team of engineers, project developers, project managers, and engineering consultants to assist in reviewing, designing, and permitting community and utility-scale solar PV, wind, or energy storage projects. Primary duties include site due diligence, researching bylaws, site civil and stormwater design, creation of plan sets, permit applications, and due diligence associated with the entitlement of energy systems. There will be opportunities to gain experience in meeting with the local towns, as well as presenting to planning/zoning boards, state, and federal agencies. 

This position may be filled out of our Lowell, MA, Boston, MA, or Chicago, IL 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 from home on other days.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Conduct site due diligence (including through site visits and the completion of a Site Walk Checklist), research permitting paths, and draft civil consultation memos;
• Prepare site plans (Site Plan Review, Special Permit/Variance/Notices of Intent) for submission to authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs);
• Analyze and prepare Stormwater Management Reports in support of projects using HYDROCAD;
• Prepare SWPPP documentation (plans and narrative) and submit eNOI’s;
• Assist in the development of standard details, notes, and specifications and reviewing design drawings;
• Coordinate the proposal and work of our survey partners;
• Coordinate consultant works such as wetlands delineation, cultural and historical specialists, arborists, etc;
• As needed, accompany senior engineers to meetings with local planning/zoning boards and with state agencies and other entities;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 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!

• BS or MS Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program or equivalent;
• NCEES EIT designation preferred;
• 2-7 years of professional experience;
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and HYDROCAD or an equivalent tool;
• Familiarity or experience with surveys;
• Ability to work in ad-hoc teams and take direction. Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to build, experiment, and iterate when the path forward is undefined;
• Ability to occasionally drive to evening-time meetings of project-approving authorities;
• Solid written and oral communication and analytical skills;
• Passionate about renewable sources of energy.

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 in the Boston location is $85,530 - $96,120. 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.

We value transparency and can share more during the interview process.