HV Engineer at Intersect Power

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Clean Energy, Renewable EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of HV transmission, substation equipment, MV distribution, metering, relaying, and SCADA/plant controllers
  • Technical expertise in power system design and studies
  • Experience managing interconnection study processes in ERCOT and CAISO, reviewing and challenging study results
  • Highly organized with effective project management skills
  • Advanced knowledge of steady-state modeling tools like ETAP, SKP, and DigSILENT

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review preliminary HV transmission and substation design, MV distribution preliminary designs, and single-line creation of the HV facilities
  • Participate in recurring meetings with the interconnecting utility to discuss and address technical items during the development and execution stages
  • Collaborate with the EoR, OE, IE, EPC, or any other external consultants and vendors to work collaboratively on the design, optimization, and review of the facility during the design and execution phases
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of technical specifications, design criteria, standards, and exhibits (EPC technical exhibits, testing protocols, vendor specifications, etc.) to ensure all documentation is comprehensive and maintains a high-quality product
  • Maintain and improve upon the existing engineering tools for design, analysis, and calculation
  • Aid in EPC RFP and commercial supply agreements to ensure technical requirements are accurately defined and reflected while ensuring lower LCOE
  • Work towards becoming the HV technical lead for IE diligence and project financing
  • Work cross functionally between development, land, permitting, engineering, construction, and operation teams
  • Ensure timely and cost-effective resolution to regulatory, permitting, and technical issues associated with the execution and delivery of the facility
  • Ensure the highest level of environmental health and safety standards in all engineering with aspects of the facility

Skills

HV Design
EPC Coordination
MV Design
Utility Interconnection
Solar
Wind
Battery Storage
Renewable Energy

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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