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New Leaf Energy, Inc.

Design Engineer I

Boston, MA · On-site

Position Summary The Design Engineer I will design, review and entitle designs for commercial, government and utility solar PV projects ranging in size from 3MW AC to 300MW AC. This role supports 15 ...

New Leaf Energy, Inc.

Design Engineer I

Lowell, MA · On-site

Position Summary The Design Engineer I will design, review and entitle designs for commercial, government and utility solar PV projects ranging in size from 3MW AC to 300MW AC. This role supports 15 ...

New Leaf Energy, Inc.

Design Engineer I

Lowell, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Summary The Design Engineer I will design, review and entitle designs for commercial, government and utility solar PV projects ranging in size from 3MW AC to 300MW AC. This role supports 15 ...

New Leaf Energy, Inc.

Design Engineer I

Boston, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Summary The Design Engineer I will design, review and entitle designs for commercial, government and utility solar PV projects ranging in size from 3MW AC to 300MW AC. This role supports 15 ...

PanelClaw

Solar Designer

North Andover, MA · Hybrid

$60K - $70K/yr

  • PTO

What You'll Do The Solar Designer's primary role is to design solar PV mounting system layouts and ... engineering. Speed and accuracy in high pressure situations are critical. PanelClaw commits to ...

Enstall

Solar Designer

North Andover, MA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

  • PTO

What You'll Do The Solar Designer's primary role is to design solar PV mounting system layouts and ... engineering. Speed and accuracy in high pressure situations are critical. PanelClaw commits to ...

Nexamp

Senior Solar Project Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$107K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Nexamp is seeking to hire a Senior Solar Project Engineer to join its Project Engineering team. In ... Lead engineering and design execution across the full project life cycle for complex PV and BESS ...

Nexamp

Senior Solar Project Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$107K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Nexamp is seeking to hire a Senior Solar Project Engineer to join its Project Engineering team. In ... Lead engineering and design execution across the full project life cycle for complex PV and BESS ...

MaxSolar

Solar Technician/Electrician

Boston, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... PV and battery storage system issues, including emergency repairs/corrective maintenance, design ... Associates Degree in Engineering or equivalent Technical Certification/Training * Licensed ...

Nexamp Inc.

Senior Solar Project Engineer Boston, MA

Boston, MA · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead engineering and design execution across the full project life cycle for complex PV and BESS ... Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. * 5+ years of solar or BESS design and/or project engineering ...

Nexamp

Electrical Performance Engineer

Lawrence, MA · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... utility-scale solar PV and BESS assets, currently exceeding 2 GW under management and in ... Partner with Engineering to improve design standards and fleet consistency, including relay ...

Nexamp

Electrical Performance Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... utility-scale solar PV and BESS assets, currently exceeding 2 GW under management and in ... Partner with Engineering to improve design standards and fleet consistency, including relay ...

Nexamp

Electrical Performance Engineer

Boston, MA · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... utility-scale solar PV and BESS assets, currently exceeding 2 GW under management and in ... Partner with Engineering to improve design standards and fleet consistency, including relay ...

Nexamp

Electrical Performance Engineer

Lawrence, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... utility-scale solar PV and BESS assets, currently exceeding 2 GW under management and in ... Partner with Engineering to improve design standards and fleet consistency, including relay ...

ACT Power Services

Area Manager

Worcester, MA

... solar PV plants in a designated region. The manager is responsible for a team of local O&M field ... Work with Remote Operations Center and Engineering Teams to coordinate dispatch and real-time ...

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How much do solar pv design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for solar pv design engineer in Massachusetts is $67,919.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $73,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Solar PV Design Engineer do?

A Solar PV Design Engineer is responsible for designing photovoltaic (PV) solar energy systems for residential, commercial, or industrial projects. They assess site conditions, create electrical and structural layouts, select system components, and ensure compliance with industry codes and regulations. Using software like AutoCAD and PVsyst, they optimize system performance and efficiency. Their role also involves collaborating with clients, project managers, and contractors to ensure successful implementation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Solar PV Design Engineer?

To thrive as a Solar PV Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical or mechanical engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience with photovoltaic (PV) system design. Familiarity with design and simulation software such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, and Helioscope, as well as knowledge of relevant codes and certifications like NABCEP, is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential soft skills for collaborating with project teams and clients. These skills ensure accurate system designs, regulatory compliance, and successful implementation of solar projects in a rapidly evolving energy sector.

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Design Engineer I

New Leaf Energy, Inc.

Boston, MA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

New Leaf Energy is seeking a Design Engineer I to join our growing team Design Engineering team. This position may be filled out of our Lowell or Boston, MA 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 Summary 

The Design Engineer I will design, review and entitle designs for commercial, government and utility solar PV projects ranging in size from 3MW AC to 300MW AC. This role supports 15-25 projects simultaneously, and has broad visibility across the organization. In this role, you will work with a team of design engineers, civil engineers, and project developers. 

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

  • Work with the design team in evaluating and performing feasibility analysis on potential sites;
  • Work with the project design, electrical, and civil engineering team in the design of site use permit plan sets and bid level (50%) drawings that will be used for permitting and the IPP bidding process;
  • Design projects according to the New Leaf Energy Design Standards and train new employees on the standards;
  • Complete the review process for each job through milestone drawing releases;
  • Participate in our continuous improvement environment, specifically focusing on improving training materials;
  • Handle administration of permitting and bidding as needed, including working with and advising the project team with respect to design/production modeling considerations as questions arise from the AHJ or bidding IPP;
  • Contribute to the design of infrastructure and offer new perspectives. We are open to new views and want to leverage professional experience; initiative and recommendations are encouraged;
  • 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 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!

  • B.S. degree required;
  • 1-3 years' experience preferred;
  • Completion of at least 40 NABCEP credits preferred;
  • Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and tasks;
  • Solid written and oral communication skills;
  • Ability to effectively communicate design concepts to other internal New Leaf Energy stakeholders including project developers and regional technical leads;
  • Computer proficiency with AutoCAD, PV Case, PVSyst.

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 $81,352-$94,544. 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.

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