Associate engineer Jobs in New York, NY

FLSA Classification : Exempt

Salary Range : $90,000 - $105,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options

Reports to : Manager, Engineering & Planning

Location : Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)

About The Company :

NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State's mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world's leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York's grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators. NineDot is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion values in its team culture, as well as business practices and community engagement.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering & Planning the Associate Engineer will be responsible for supporting the planning, engineering, and execution of clean energy projects in metro New York City. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, be familiar with the utility interconnection process, an understanding of renewable energy technologies, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to enter and or grow their career in renewable energy, project development, and engineering. You will gain exposure to utility interconnection teams, energy policy experts, and project developers.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare, submit, and track interconnection applications with utilities for battery storage projects.
• Work closely with utilities, engineers, and project developers to resolve technical questions related to interconnection feasibility, constraints, and costs.
• Evaluate technical considerations for project sites.
• Coordinate with external consultants to obtain site evaluations (e.g., geotechnical, flood, etc.).
• Facilitate smooth project handoffs between development, engineering, and construction teams.
• Ensure clear communication of technical and related requirements between stakeholdersDevelop SOPs for new processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline early-stage development and reduce bottlenecks.
• Maintain and update a knowledge base of interconnection guidelines and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Required education and experience :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

At NineDot Energy, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and are the foundation of our success. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, age, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you're passionate about this role but don't meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities with us. We're committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and skills.

NineDot Employee benefits include but are not limited to :