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Posted 42d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Technical Lead is responsible for overseeing the technical deployment of utility-scale energy storage projects, including system design and balance-of-plant requirements. They will collaborate with OEMs and EPC partners to assess equipment specifications and ensure warranty compliance.
Requirements
Candidates must have demonstrated expertise in energy storage markets and regulatory frameworks such as NYISO, ISO-NE, and CAISO. Proficiency in U.S. electrical codes (UL, NFPA, IEEE, NEC) and experience with lithium-ion and emerging storage technologies are required.
Full job description
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.
Define and maintain energy storage equipment standards for the design engineering team, including noise impact assessments and duration-based system performance (2-hour vs. 4-hour applications);
Provide value engineering support and technical advisory services to design engineering, project developers, and finance teams throughout the lifecycle of ESS projects (Energy Storage System projects);
Lead the technical evaluation of emerging ESS technologies (such as sodium-ion chemistries) and cost-reduction opportunities, ensuring alignment with U.S. market requirements and engineering standards;
Resolve complex technical and regulatory challenges during development (including noise mitigation, local fire code compliance, and permitting requirements) while maintaining an internal knowledge repository for stakeholder use;
Training new engineers on energy storage systems and designs; Learning from internal customers in the office and in the field and managing closed feedback loops to continuously improve our standard product design and deliverables; Participating in interdisciplinary Kaizen events to improve processes.
Translate technical specifications from OEMs into project-specific requirements for markets such as NYISO, ISO-NE, and CAISO, ensuring compliance with the most thorough safety standards such as UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, and UL1973 for Energy Storage Systems (ESS);
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and analytical tools that empower internal stakeholders to efficiently support project development. This includes modeling Round-Trip Efficiency (RTE) degradation over project lifecycles, configuring DC collection blocks, and performing detailed financial analysis for multiple system configurations;
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to maintain accurate, competitive cost models. This encompasses evaluating energy density versus physical footprint tradeoffs, transformer and auxiliary load sizing, and OEM warranty term optimization;
Standardize engineering deliverables by developing repeatable one-line diagrams with clearly defined AC/DC boundaries and corresponding safety narratives, enabling greater execution efficiency across development teams;
Required Minimum Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study, and 3 years in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained.
Applicant must have demonstrated experience with:
Demonstrated expertise in the commercial and utility-scale energy storage market, with direct project experience in NYISO, ISO-NE, and CAISO regulatory frameworks;
Proficiency with commercially available energy storage technologies, including lithium-ion (LFP-based containerized systems), and familiarity with emerging alternatives such as sodium-ion;
Practical knowledge of utility interconnection requirements, transformer sizing practices, and balance-of-plant design for ESS deployment;
Proven application of U.S. electrical codes and standards, including UL9540, UL9540A, UL1973, NFPA 855, IEEE interconnection standards, and the National Electrical Code;
Skilled in the preparation of technical deliverables, such as system one-line diagrams and Round-Trip Efficiency/degradation models;
Direct involvement in cross-team collaboration with OEMs and EPC partners to assess equipment specifications, cost trade-offs, and warranty compliance;
To Apply: mail resumes to HR, Ref Job Title: Energy Storage Technical Lead, 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.
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Accelerating the transition to a world powered by renewable energy
Industry
Renewable Energy Power Generation
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2022
Headquarters
Lowell, Massachusetts
LinkedIn followers
11,953
New Leaf Energy is one of the leading developers of renewable energy and energy storage projects in the United States—both distributed generation and utility scale. Headquartered in Lowell, MA, with employees and projects spanning the country, New Leaf Energy was formed in 2022 out of Borrego’s market-leading solar and energy storage development business, which extends back to 1980.
At New Leaf Energy, we partner with landowners, utilities, and local communities to secure, design, and permit commercial, community, and utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects and prepare them for sale to long-term asset owners. Together with our partners, we aim to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy in service of the goal of rapidly decarbonizing our society.
Offices: 55 Technology Dr, Lowell, Massachusetts 01851, US · 433 River St, Suite 6001, Troy, New York 12180, US · 77 N Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, US · 180 N La Salle St, Suite 2825, Chicago, Illinois 60601, US · 1700 Broadway, Oakland, California 94612, US
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