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🕒 February 14

🏄 California, Colorado, +2 more states – Remote

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💵 $220k - $260k / year

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Intersect Power

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2016

⚡ Energy

💰 $2.4G Debt Financing on 2022-09

Energy • Renewable Energy • Clean Technology

Intersect Power is a clean energy company dedicated to developing, owning, and operating some of the world's largest clean energy resources. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on scalable and transformative projects that enable deep decarbonization by providing low-carbon electricity, fuels, and related products. Intersect Power's portfolio includes 2. 2 GW of operating solar PV and 2. 4 GWh of storage, and it aims to lead in grid-tied renewables and large-scale clean energy assets such as battery storage, data centers, and green hydrogen. The company's mission is to redefine the clean energy industry's scope by creating new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy.

📋 Description

• Lead the technical design and optimization of standalone and colocated energy storage systems • Own system sizing, electrical modeling, technology selection, and performance optimization ensuring projects meet offtake obligations, financing requirements, and long-term operational expectations • Guide cross-functional design efforts across Development, Land, Finance, and Engineering to align cost, production, land use, and performance • Serve as technical lead in energy storage PPA negotiations • Lead equipment and technology selection, evaluating lithium-ion and alternative storage technologies for bankability and performance • Uphold the highest environmental health and safety standards across all engineering decisions

🎯 Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; Master’s or PhD is a plus • Minimum 4 years of experience leading technical scope for utility-scale PV and/or battery storage projects across development, design, contracting, and construction phases • Deep technical expertise in lithium-ion battery systems, including chemistries, system architecture, optimization levers, cost drivers, lifecycle considerations, and construction challenges • Strong understanding of utility-scale power conversion systems, transformers, skidded inverters, and battery technologies; PV engineering experience is a plus • Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IBC, IFC, NFPA, UL, IEC, UL9540A, UL1741, etc.) across permitting, design, construction, and operations • Experience supporting Independent Engineer diligence and interfacing with project finance stakeholders • Familiarity with alternative storage technologies (flow batteries, hydrogen, flywheels, compressed air, etc.) is a plus • Proficiency in scripting or automation tools such as VBA, Matlab, Python, or similar • Background in power plant controls architecture and SCADA is a plus • Commercial mindset with strong focus on LCOE/LCOS optimization and risk quantification • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced growth environment • Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach aligned with Intersect’s mission and growth mindset

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision • Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year) • Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven • Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+ • 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP • $150 monthly food stipend • $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet • Pet insurance allowance • Full home office setup • Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical