Transmission Planning Engineer - New Leaf Energy, Inc.
Lowell, MA
About the Job
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.
Position Title: Transmission Planning Engineer
Name of Employer: New Leaf Energy, Inc.
Job Location: 55 Technology Drive, Suite 102, Lowell, MA 01851 (Hybrid in-office / remote position)
Hours: Full Time / 40 hours
Job Duties:
- Serve as regional planning engineer for multiple ISO territories;
- Help developers navigate the transmission network to identify system capacity and optimal locations to interconnect projects;
- Assist project developers in the evaluation of potential project sites to determine project feasibility and potential network upgrades and cost;
- Develop transmission network models using PSSE, TARA, or other similar tools;
- Perform transmission system analysis such as power flow, stability, reactive power compensation, etc.;
- Evaluate utility impact studies, and challenge study methodology where appropriate;
- Lead advocacy and technical negotiations to facilitate advancement of New Leaf Energy's projects;
- Onboard and manage third party consultants to assist in engineering analysis where needed.
Required Minimum Position Qualifications: Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study, and 2 years in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. Employer will also accept a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study, and 5 years in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained.
Applicant must have demonstrated experience with:
- Power engineering of Transmission power systems;
- Transmission planning;
- Transmission system impacts associated with the interconnection of large scale generators and mitigation techniques;
- Power systems modeling software such as PSSE, TARA, PSCAD, PSLF, SKM/ETAP, or Aspen;
- Performing steady state and stability analysis for transmission systems;
- Reviewing dynamic models for generator sites using PSSE; and
- Project management
To Apply: mail resumes to HR, Ref Job Title: Transmission Planning Engineer, 55 Technology Drive, Suite 102, Lowell, MA 01851
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.