Associate Engineer

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.

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relates well to all colleagues inside and outside the organization.
• Intellectual Horsepower - Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably.
• Perseverance - Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Technical Learning - Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge.
• Creativity - Comes up with a lot of new ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Dealing with Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change; can decide and act without having the total picture; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related field) or equivalent technical background.
• Familiarity with interconnection processes, utility coordination, and distributed energy resources (DER).
• Basic understanding of battery storage, electrical grids, and renewable energy technologies.
• Proficiency in Excel, GIS tools, or project management software is a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills to interface with teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

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:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 5% employer match on your 401k retirement account
• 20 paid vacation days off, plus 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays and 3 personal floating holidays
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for both the primary and secondary caregiver within the first year of birth or adoption
• Wellness initiatives including a $1,000 stipend
• 16 volunteer hours plus two planned company-wide volunteer outings per year