Wind 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
Renewable Energy, Clean Energy, Wind PowerIndustries

Requirements

  • Located within 60 miles of Intersect Power hubs (SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; Toronto, ON)
  • Ability to work full-time, remotely, with flexibility for team gatherings

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Due Diligences, Feasibility Studies, Design for Permitting, and Detailed Design (shop drawings and IFC drawings) for all Wind Power Plants
  • Work closely with Development Engineering on understanding and integrating all site related constraints into the project design
  • Identify, evaluate, communicate, coordinate, and manage risk mitigation for design related challenges and work with the team to identify potential solutions that meet project needs
  • Manage the facilitation of documentation from all main equipment suppliers, local jurisdictions, operational requirements, etc., with the Engineering team for design integration
  • Manage the collaboration with Turbine Supplier, Owners Engineers, and EPC Contractor for design and optimization
  • Oversee and manage the technical design aspects of Intersect Power’s Wind Farms
  • Work with the development team on budget and schedule forecasts
  • Orchestrate the contractual obligations to meet deadlines and deliverable requirements for EPC contractor and Turbine Supplier
  • Manage the inputs to those designs from various equipment suppliers
  • Oversee EPC delivery requirements
  • Manage external consultants related to the Design Management of the Wind Farms
  • Report directly to the Head of Wind Engineering and work closely with teams including Wind Resource Assessment, Development Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Development, Finance, etc
  • Interact with EPC contractors, wind turbine suppliers, owners engineers, etc

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Wind EngineeringProject EngineeringWind Farm DesignTechnical DesignRenewable EnergyClean EnergyGrid-Tied SystemsProject Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Wind Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Wind Engineer role remote, and what are the location requirements?

The role is full-time and remote with a fully flexible workplace policy. Candidates should be located within 60 miles of hubs in SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, Denver CO, Houston TX, Calgary AB, or Toronto ON to foster in-person connections, with team gatherings four times a year.

What skills and responsibilities are required for the Wind Engineer role?

The role requires overseeing technical design of Wind Farms, managing budget and schedule forecasts, orchestrating EPC contractor and Turbine Supplier obligations, handling inputs from equipment suppliers, and managing external consultants.

What is the company culture like at Intersect Power?

Intersect Power has a fully flexible workplace emphasizing deepening social connections through Team Week gatherings four times a year and hub locations. They are a team of friends driven to preserve the planet via low-carbon energy solutions.

What makes a strong candidate for the Wind Engineer position?

Strong candidates are talented professionals eager to make an impact on large-scale clean energy projects, with location within 60 miles of company hubs to support in-person team connections.

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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