Position Title: Energy Storage Technical Lead Name of Employer: New Leaf Energy, Inc. Job Location: 1111 Broadway, STE 1505, Oakland, CA 94607 (Hybrid in-office / remote position)Hours: Full Time / 40 hoursSalary: $151,216 per yearJob Duties:- 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 01851Benefits and CultureNew 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.
