Civil Engineering Technical Lead (Standards & Innovation)

About the role

As part of Intersect’s Development Engineering team, you’ll help shape the engineering standards, technical governance, and innovation strategies that support some of the industry’s largest utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. This role serves as a technical leader responsible for developing and continuously improving engineering standards, specifications, processes, and contract exhibits that drive consistency, quality, and long-term value across Intersect’s portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and evolution of civil and structural engineering standards, specifications, design criteria, and best practices across Intersect’s project portfolio.

• Drive standardization initiatives that improve quality, constructability, efficiency, and long-term project performance.

• Integrate lessons learned from project execution into scalable engineering processes and governance frameworks.

• Champion continuous improvement efforts that strengthen technical consistency and organizational effectiveness.

• Improve engineering-related EPC contract exhibits, technical requirements, and supporting documentation to align with project objectives and portfolio learnings.

• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams to strengthen technical risk management practices.

• Support contracting strategies that improve project execution, consistency, and long-term value creation.

• Provide technical expertise to help resolve complex engineering and commercial challenges.

• Identify, evaluate, and advance emerging technologies, equipment solutions, and design approaches that improve project outcomes.

• Lead technical due diligence efforts, pilot programs, and implementation strategies for new technologies and methodologies.

• Monitor industry trends and assess opportunities to improve reliability, reduce costs, and accelerate project delivery.

• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging thoughtful evaluation and adoption of new engineering solutions.

• Serve as a technical leader for civil and structural engineering standards, innovation initiatives, and continuous improvement programs across the organization.

• Promote knowledge sharing and develop scalable engineering tools, templates, and processes.

• Influence the adoption of best practices across development, design, construction, and operational teams.

• Support portfolio growth through technical excellence, collaboration, and disciplined decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• 7+ years of technical civil and/or structural design experience, including 2+ years leading multidisciplinary design processes for utility-scale power projects.
• Demonstrated success developing engineering standards, specifications, design criteria, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement programs across multiple projects or portfolios.
• Strong understanding of design development, construction methods, applicable codes and standards, permitting considerations, technical risk management, and EPC contracting structures.
• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience collaborating across engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and commercial functions.
• Strategic thinking combined with strong attention to detail and a commitment to practical execution.
• A collaborative leadership style that balances technical excellence, innovation, standardization, and business objectives.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset that supports organizational growth and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• References

Skills

• Technical proficiency in civil and structural engineering
• Project management and stakeholder engagement
• Collaboration across engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and commercial functions
• Strategic thinking and attention to detail
• Leadership and innovation

Benefits

• Compensation: $185,000 - $200,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)
• Equity: Beyond your salary, you’ll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.
• Health & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
• Time to recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
• Family support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven
• Mental health: Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
• Perks & extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

Pay

• $185,000 - $200,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)

Schedule

• Full-time