Intersect

BESS Engineering Lead

United States

Sponsorship not specified$220k-$260kDetected 158 days ago

PythonMATLABNLPProject ManagementProcurementElectrical EngineeringSCADA

About the role

This includes battery storage paired with PV, wind, data centers, green hydrogen, and other advanced infrastructure projects that enable deep decarbonization of the broader economy.
Your work will directly influence project LCOE/LCOS, contract negotiations, and long-term asset performance across one of the industry's most ambitious growth platforms.
This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by delivering technically rigorous, cost-optimized infrastructure at scale.

Own Technical Design & System Performance
Optimize designs to achieve lowest LCOE/LCOS while maintaining constructability and reliability
Drive Cross-Functional Optimization
Guide cross-functional design efforts across Development, Land, Finance, and Engineering to align cost, production, land use, and performance
Support Procurement and Operations teams with technical expertise throughout project lifecycle
Lead Technical Commercial Strategy
Serve as technical lead in energy storage PPA negotiations, delivering cost-optimized and constructable solutions
Support EPC RFP processes and commercial supply agreements by clearly defining and safeguarding technical requirements
Act as ESS technical lead for Independent Engineer diligence and project financing processes
Lead equipment and technology selection, evaluating lithium-ion and alternative storage technologies for bankability and performance

Minimum 4 years of experience leading technical scope for utility-scale PV and/or battery storage projects across development, design, contracting, and construction phases
Proficiency in scripting or automation tools such as VBA, Matlab, Python, or similar

Strong understanding of utility-scale power conversion systems, transformers, skidded inverters, and battery technologies
PV engineering experience is a plus

$220,000 to $260,000 (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.
All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity.
We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.

$220,000 to $260,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in
We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.
Beyond your salary, you'll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.
100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision

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
By combining deep technical expertise with commercial awareness, the team enables bankable projects that power customers across North America while creating meaningful opportunities for innovation, growth, and impact.

Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, m

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