Intersect · 1 day ago
Civil Development Engineer (7+ years experience)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$188K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expIntersect is a company focused on innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. The Civil Development Engineer will provide civil and structural guidance for grid-scale solar, storage, and data center projects, ensuring compliance with design criteria and optimizing layouts for efficiency.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Set the design criteria & align stakeholders
Collaborate with internal teams, hyperscalers, external consultants, and AHJs to define and develop civil and structural design criteria aligned with project goals and regulatory requirements
Provide civil engineering direction and oversight for data center - adjacent power facilities, coordinating closely with A/E consultants and general contractors
Support project development from concept to completion, identifying and mitigating design, budget, and schedule risks with a civil-engineering focus
Translate commercial, permitting, and site constraints into clear engineering guidance and decision-ready documentation
Optimize civil site layouts for efficient land use, considering equipment selection, topography, environmental constraints, and permitting requirements
Balance constructability, cost, and schedule while iterating designs to reduce risk and improve outcomes
Manage and coordinate site technical diligence, including hydrology, geotechnical, and transportation studies
Procure boundary/topographic surveys and crossing/encroachment matrices; coordinate crossing locations with utilities, landowners, and other stakeholders
Lead engineering consultants and general contractors through constraint mapping, civil and structural design, value engineering, and design reviews
Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, industry standards, and project specifications, maintaining clear, review-ready documentation
Work closely with Wind, PV, BESS, Data Center, and High-Voltage engineering teams to resolve interfaces and deliver integrated designs
Assist in obtaining development and construction permits, ensuring compliance with local regulations and expediting approvals
Support value engineering and prepare civil/structural scope and contract exhibits, ensuring cost-effective solutions aligned with project specifications
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or equivalent experience that prepares you to guide complex site designs
7+ years of technical civil/structural design experience, including 2+ years leading multidisciplinary design processes for utility-scale power projects
Strong command of design development, construction methods, relevant codes and standards, and safety fundamentals for large-scale site work
Ability to balance design, production, cost, schedule, and land-use considerations; and to clearly explain tradeoffs to diverse audiences
Proven project management skills with the judgment to prioritize across multiple, simultaneous projects
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D; familiarity with project tools such as Procore and MS Project (or similar)
Collaborative communicator who builds trust with internal teams, EPCs, consultants, AHJs, and landowners
A growth mindset, curiosity to learn, willingness to mentor peers and drive to improve playbooks and standards
Preferred
Hands-on experience with grading, stormwater management, erosion control, and SWPPP preparation
Experience taking projects from early site diligence through construction
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 and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical
Company
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
Google,TPG Rise Climate FundSantander CIBMUFG Bank,Santander
2025-12-22Acquired
2024-12-10Private Equity· $800M
2024-07-17Debt Financing· $837M
Leadership Team
Sheldon Kimber
CEO, Founder
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