Intersect · 2 weeks ago
High Voltage Power Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$182K/yr - $208K/yr
8+ years expIntersect is a flexible workplace focused on building social connections and shared experiences. They are seeking a High Voltage Power Engineer to lead the design and technical oversight of high-voltage and medium-voltage systems across renewable energy projects, while ensuring ongoing technical support to Operations.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
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
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
3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
$150 monthly food stipend
$150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet
Pet insurance allowance
Full home office setup
Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits
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Intersect
We focus on the co-location of industrial demand with dedicated hybrid-power generation.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$8.95BKey Investors
Santander CIBTPGHPS Investment Partners
2025-12-22Acquired
2024-12-10Private Equity· $800M
2024-07-17Debt Financing· $837M
Leadership Team
Sheldon Kimber
CEO, Founder
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