High Voltage Power Engineer

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. Intersect develops, constructs, and operates the most ambitious power and data center infrastructure in the country by co-locating industrial demand with dedicated gas and renewable power generation. Intersect was acquired by Google in March 2026 and operates as an independent subsidiary. We are developing and constructing multiple gigawatts of energy and data center projects in the U.S., enabling more data center and generation capacity to come online faster. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet. Location &amp

• 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 Role

As part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll lead the design, coordination, and technical oversight of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) systems across solar, wind, and battery storage projects. You’ll drive utility interconnection, optimize substation and transmission designs, and support projects from early development through financing, construction, and commissioning. Beyond project delivery, you’ll also provide ongoing technical support to Operations, ensuring assets perform reliably throughout their lifecycle.

This is a highly cross-functional role, requiring close collaboration with Development, Permitting, Construction, Finance, Operations, and external EPCs, utilities, and consultants.

Team Overview The

Engineering team ensures Intersect’s energy projects are technically sound, cost-optimized, and built for long-term reliability. We develop standards, review designs, and coordinate across functions to bring complex clean energy facilities online at scale. By bridging technical expertise with project execution, we help Intersect accelerate deployment while meeting the highest safety, quality, and performance standards.

Joining this team means shaping the backbone of our power infrastructure and driving the interconnection of next-generation energy projects. What You’ll Do Lead HV & MV Design Develop and review preliminary HV transmission and substation designs, as well as MV distribution designs and single-line diagrams Collaborate with EPCs, engineers of record, and external consultants to optimize facility design and execution Maintain and improve internal design tools for engineering analysis and calculation Drive Utility Interconnection Participate in recurring meetings with utilities to advance interconnection discussions from development through commissioning Support preparation and review of interconnection applications and dynamic models to ensure accuracy and compliance Serve as a technical lead for Independent Engineer (IE) diligence and project financing reviews Build Standards & Technical Excellence Develop and maintain technical specifications, design criteria, standards, and EPC technical exhibits Review vendor specifications, testing protocols, and commercial agreements to ensure alignment with project requirements and cost optimization Support EPC RFPs to ensure technical requirements are clearly defined and competitive Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with Development, Land, Permitting, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure seamless project delivery Resolve regulatory, permitting, and technical challenges with a focus on cost, schedule, and quality Champion high standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and constructability across all engineering activities What You’ll Bring 8-10 years total, including >=4 years in clean energy project development (interconnection, owner’s engineering/IE oversight, EPC management, commercial negotiations) and >=4 years leading HV substation/collector design (345-500 kV) at a developer, IE/OE, or EPC, delivered ≥3 utility-scale projects through energization; led cross-functional teams and external consultants/contractors. Strong understanding of HV transmission, substation equipment, MV distribution, metering, relaying, and SCADA/plant controllers Technical expertise in power system design, optimization, and studies Experience managing interconnection study processes in ERCOT and CAISO, with the ability to review and challenge study results Advanced knowledge of steady-state modeling tools such as ETAP, SKP, or DigSILENT Hands-on experience collaborating with EPCs and utilities during design and construction phases Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to drive multiple projects in parallel Solid Excel skills and familiarity with system design trade-offs, cost drivers, and construction challenges Experience creating specifications and designs for HV transmission and substation equipment, or managing contracting/construction of HV facilities Successfully advanced 5+ projects through CAISO, ERCOT, or SPP interconnection processes, ideally across multiple markets and through implementation (pre-EPC through COD) Proven ability to lead preparation and review of interconnection applications and dynamic models for utility-scale projects Total Rewards Compensation: $145,000 to $195,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD) Equity: Beyond your salary, you’ll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.

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 and family care support through Carrot and Maven Mental health: Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+ Perks & extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical 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. We sometimes use AI-powered note taking tools during interviews to support our team. They're used only for documentation and don't replace human judgment.

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