We’re a team of friends bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country.
Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet.
Location & Team Gatherings
Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office - we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.
We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.
About This Position
As part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll help ensure our utility-scale solar portfolio performs at its highest potential. This role combines deep technical rigor with real-world impact—leading PV capacity testing, refining advanced energy models, and translating complex performance data into actionable insights that drive long-run asset value.
Planned to start in mid-Q1, this role includes a four-week training period, with the expectation of full productivity by mid-Q2. You’ll collaborate closely with Asset Management, Project Engineering, and Operations to deliver defensible performance assessments and engineering solutions that strengthen reliability, optimize generation, and support long-term infrastructure performance.
Team Overview
This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition. The Engineering team partners across development, construction, finance, and operations to ensure our projects are designed, built, and operated for long-term value and technical excellence. By combining analytical rigor with cross-functional collaboration, the team safeguards performance, reduces risk, and drives continuous improvement across our growing portfolio. Joining this team means contributing to infrastructure that powers communities while building expertise at the forefront of clean energy innovation.
What You’ll Do
Lead PV Capacity Testing & Performance Validation, Resolve Plant Performance Challenges
• Plan and execute PV capacity testing in accordance with ASTM E2848, delivering accurate, defensible assessments of plant performance
• Develop testing protocols, coordinate field execution, and synthesize results into clear technical reports
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to validate performance guarantees and resolve discrepancies
• Analyze DC collection systems and large-scale plant data to identify root causes of underperformance
Advance Energy Modeling & Long-Run Optimization
• Develop and enhance advanced PV energy models that inform operational strategy and improve forecasting accuracy
• Evaluate degradation trends, loss factors, and system behavior to maximize long-term generation
• Continuously refine modeling assumptions using real-world plant data and performance analytics
Lead DC collection system design, EPC process & Supporting Ops post COD
• Lead technical discussions on DC collection systems with the OEMs, EPC and construction teams.
• Lead reliability assessment of the DC collection system
• Support operations team in debugging issues in DC collection systems
• Apply power systems engineering principles to implement data-driven corrective actions
• Translate complex engineering findings into clear, actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams
Strengthen Technical Standards & Industry Engagement
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety codes, testing standards, and industry best practices
• Contribute technical expertise to internal standards development and knowledge sharing
• Engage with independent engineers, testing providers, and industry peers to maintain technical leadership
What You’ll Bring
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline
• Direct experience supporting utility-scale solar plants through commissioning, capacity testing, or operational performance engineering
• Demonstrated expertise conducting ASTM E2848 PV capacity and performance testing
• Advanced proficiency in PV energy modeling and large-scale plant performance analytics
• Strong understanding of DC collection systems, plant design, and key drivers of solar asset performance
• Knowledge of electrical safety codes, grid integration considerations, and applicable industry standards
• Ability to translate complex technical analysis into practical, business-aligned recommendations
• Established relationships within the PV performance and engineering community, including independent engineers or testing providers
• A rigorous, analytical approach combined with collaborative problem-solving skills
• Humility, intellectual curiosity, and the confidence to lead technical evaluations while fostering inclusive teamwork
• Alignment with Intersect’s values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First
Total Rewards
At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:
Total Compensation: $188,500 - $201,500 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)
Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
Family Support: 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
Mental Health: 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+
Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical
Ready to help build the next generation of clean, reliable, and flexible energy solutions? Apply now and join Intersect in accelerating the energy transition while shaping your own impact in the industry.
Intersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.
