PV Electrical Engineer

About the role

We’re a team of friends bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. Intersect develops, constructs, and operates the most ambitious power and data center infrastructure in the country by co-locating industrial demand with dedicated gas and renewable power generation. Intersect was acquired by Google in March 2026 and operates as an independent subsidiary. We are developing and constructing multiple gigawatts of energy and data center projects in the U.S., enabling more data center and generation capacity to come online faster.

Responsibilities

• Drive Electrical Design Excellence
  • Lead electrical design and technical oversight for utility-scale PV plants, including PV system sizing, transformers, and inverter integration.
  • Review and validate detailed engineering deliverables to ensure safety, reliability, and long-term system performance.
  • Partner with EPCs and engineering consultants to optimize plant architecture and resolve complex design challenges.
  • Own development and maintenance of technical specifications, design criteria, standards, and exhibits to ensure all documentation is comprehensive and maintains a high-quality product.
  • Support vendor and EPC interactions, review proposals and technical schedules, and support contract exhibit negotiations.
  • Review constructability and support field execution through COD, respond to RFIs and submittals, support commissioning plans and testing, and resolve electrical issues through COD.
  • Support EPC RFPs and commercial supply agreements to ensure technical requirements are accurately defined while optimizing for lower LCOE.
  • Lead the development of electrical sizing and analysis tools or software to generate design calculations, performance results, and estimates.
• Optimize Plant Performance and Monitoring
  • Support integration of PV inverter technologies and SCADA systems to enhance monitoring and operational visibility.
  • Evaluate system performance considerations to maximize long-term energy production and asset value.
  • Provide technical insight to improve constructibility, maintainability, and lifecycle performance.
• Ensure Grid Compliance and System Reliability
  • Oversee MV system design, substation coordination, and interconnection requirements to meet NEC, IEEE, and utility standards.
  • Conduct or review power system modeling and analysis to support interconnection studies and performance validation.
  • Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, grid requirements, and best practices for large-scale infrastructure.
• Support Cross-Functional Project Execution
  • Provide subject matter expertise across development, procurement, and construction to support successful project delivery.
  • Collaborate with inverter manufacturers, utilities, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and drive alignment.
  • Contribute to design standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Engineering focus preferred); Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 5–8+ years of experience in utility-scale solar, clean energy infrastructure, or independent power producer environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing or reviewing MV electrical systems for large-scale power plant projects.
• Strong expertise in utility-scale PV system design, inverter integration, MV collection systems, transformers, and substation coordination.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards for PV modules, DC and MV collection, and PV inverters (NEC, IBC, IFC, NFPA, UL, IEC, ISO/TSP requirements for grid-following and grid-forming PV plants).
• Experience with power system modeling; familiarity with SCADA and plant monitoring systems is a plus.
• Established relationships with inverter manufacturers, EPC partners, utilities, or engineering consultants within the energy sector.
• Deep understanding of utility-scale plant architecture and infrastructure performance considerations.
• A collaborative, detail-oriented work style that balances technical rigor with cross-functional teamwork.
• A steady, solutions-focused approach to navigating complex engineering challenges with accountability.
• Alignment with Intersect’s values of Humility, Equity, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First.

Qualifications

• Passion for renewable energy and a commitment to sustainability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Utility-scale PV system design.
• Inverter integration.
• MV collection systems.
• Transformer design.
• Substation coordination.
• Power system modeling.
• SCADA and plant monitoring systems.
• Grid compliance and system reliability.
• Project management and leadership.

Benefits

Intersect offers a competitive total rewards package, including:

• Total Compensation: $188,500 - $201,500 (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

$188,500 - $201,500 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)

Schedule

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