Intersect

Intersect

SCADA Controls Engineer

United States

Sponsorship not specified$189k-$202kDetected 134 days ago
Performance ManagementElectrical EngineeringControlsLeadershipCollaborationSCADAHMI

About the role

  • Intersect was acquired by Google in March 2026 and operates as an independent subsidiary.
  • We're on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet.
  • Location & Team Gatherings Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016.

Responsibilities

  • Design and Own SCADA Architecture
  • Design and review SCADA system architectures for large-scale energy facilities operating in ERCOT and other ISOs.
  • Lead Plant Controls Integration
  • Develop and troubleshoot SCADA-integrated control logic, including PPC interfaces, active and reactive dispatch, Volt/VAR optimization, and frequency response.
  • Drive Grid Compliance and Commissioning Excellence
  • Own ERCOT nodal protocol implementation, telemetry standards, and performance validation processes.
  • Partner with ERCOT, TSPs, OEMs, and vendors to ensure seamless telemetry and control system integration.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve control system challenges.
  • Build strong working relationships with ERCOT stakeholders, TSPs, OEMs, EPCs, and SCADA vendors.
  • Demonstrated expertise in SCADA system architecture design and review for utility-scale facilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in utility-scale power generation, independent power production, or clean energy infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience with Power Plant Controller integration, dispatch logic, Volt/VAR optimization, and frequency response controls.

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.
  • We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.

Benefits

  • $188,500 - $201,500 (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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