Intersect

Intersect

HV and Transmission Interconnection Engineer

United States · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$182k-$208kDetected 123 days ago
Electrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • You'll provide technical leadership and subject-matter expertise across the full project lifecycle, ensuring interconnection solutions are technically sound, strategically aligned, and executable.
  • This role sits at the intersection of engineering rigor, system planning, and cross-functional partnership.
  • This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition at scale.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end generator and large load interconnection processes from early development through COD, with accountability for schedule, risk, and outcomes.
  • Develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-term interconnection strategies aligned with the company's development and investment roadmap.
  • Identify and evaluate interconnection options, constraints, and mitigation strategies to support project siting and portfolio optimization.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with transmission owners, system operators, and regulatory bodies to advance project objectives.
  • Independently replicate study findings, identify errors, assess sensitivities, and develop alternative mitigation solutions where appropriate.
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external consultants on IBR modeling, transmission planning, and study execution.
  • Support Origination, Development, Engineering, Construction, and Project Finance teams with interconnection expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience with an IPP, project developer, ISO / RTO, utility, or power systems consulting firm.
  • Demonstrated experience with interconnection studies, transmission planning, and IBR modeling, particularly in ERCOT.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one, and preferably several, of the following tools: PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, PSCAD, TARA, and ASPEN.
  • Direct experience with transmission and distribution interconnection tariffs, procedures, and studies in key markets, specifically ERCOT.

Compensation

  • $182,000 to $208,000 (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.

Benefits

  • $182,000 to $208,000 (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

Company info

  • 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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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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