High Voltage Engineers at Intersect Power

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Renewable Energy, Solar, Wind, Energy StorageIndustries

Requirements

8-10 years total experience, including >=4 years in clean energy project development (interconnection, owner’s engineering/IE oversight, EPC management, commercial negotiations)
=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 & MV systems, utility interconnection, substation and transmission designs
Located within 60 miles of hubs: SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; Toronto, ON

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High Voltage Systems

Medium Voltage Systems

Utility Interconnection

Substation Design

Transmission Design

Solar Projects

Wind Projects

Battery Storage

Power Systems Engineering

EPC Coordination

Intersect Power

Develops and operates clean energy projects

About Intersect Power

Intersect Power focuses on creating large-scale clean energy projects that aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The company develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy infrastructure, primarily solar power plants, and sells the generated electricity to various clients, including businesses and government entities, through structured agreements known as offtakes. This model provides a stable revenue stream by ensuring energy is sold at predetermined prices. Intersect Power stands out from competitors due to its innovative approach to integrating clean electricity into the economy and its recognition in the Sustainability category of Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards. The company's goal is to redefine the clean energy industry and contribute to deep decarbonization efforts to combat climate change.

Beaverton, OregonHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$7,309MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Energy, Social ImpactIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Family Planning Benefits

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Risks

Dependence on large clients like Google poses revenue risks.

Rapid expansion may strain financial resources and cause cash flow issues.

Competitive landscape intensification could impact market share and pricing power.

Differentiation

Intersect Power integrates clean electricity into the broader economy innovatively.

The company has a pipeline of 3.2GWDC solar and storage projects for 2023.

Intersect Power operates in both retail and wholesale energy markets.

Upsides

Google's $800m investment boosts Intersect Power's clean energy initiatives.

Federal incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act enhance project financial viability.

Advancements in solar panel efficiency improve project profitability.

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