Principal Software Engineer
•Skimmer· 2d
💻 Engineering⏰ Full-time🎯 Lead / Principal🇺🇸 USA
2d ago
Intersect·5 months ago
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. 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. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office - we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.
We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.
About This Role
As part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll lead the technical design and optimization of standalone and colocated energy storage systems across our growing portfolio. 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.
This role partners closely with Development, Procurement, Finance, and Construction to deliver technically sound, cost-optimized, and bankable storage solutions. You’ll own system sizing, electrical modeling, technology selection, and performance optimization ensuring projects meet offtake obligations, financing requirements, and long-term operational expectations. 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.
Team Overview
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. The Engineering team partners cross-functionally with Development, Finance, Procurement, Construction, and Operations to ensure every project is designed for performance, safety, and long-term value creation.
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.
What You’ll Do
Own Technical Design & System Performance
Lead system sizing, arrangement, electrical modeling, and balance-of-system design for standalone and hybrid ESS projects
Ensure storage systems meet contractual offtake requirements and financial model assumptions over the life of the asset
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
Identify technical risks and opportunities early, quantifying impacts and mitigation strategies
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
Advance Technology & Engineering Standards
Lead equipment and technology selection, evaluating lithium-ion and alternative storage technologies for bankability and performance
Develop and maintain technical specifications, design standards, EPC exhibits, vendor requirements, and testing protocols
Build and enhance internal engineering tools or software (VBA, Matlab, Python, or similar) to generate fast, accurate performance modeling
Interface with ESS integrators, vendors, EPCs, and Owners Engineers to ensure technical alignment
Uphold the highest environmental health and safety standards across all engineering decisions
What You’ll Bring
BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; Master’s or PhD is a plus
Minimum 4 years of experience leading technical scope for utility-scale PV and/or battery storage projects across development, design, contracting, and construction phases
Deep technical expertise in lithium-ion battery systems, including chemistries, system architecture, optimization levers, cost drivers, lifecycle considerations, and construction challenges
Strong understanding of utility-scale power conversion systems, transformers, skidded inverters, and battery technologies; PV engineering experience is a plus
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IBC, IFC, NFPA, UL, IEC, UL9540A, UL1741, etc.) across permitting, design, construction, and operations
Experience supporting Independent Engineer diligence and interfacing with project finance stakeholders
Familiarity with alternative storage technologies (flow batteries, hydrogen, flywheels, compressed air, etc.) is a plus
Proficiency in scripting or automation tools such as VBA, Matlab, Python, or similar
Background in power plant controls architecture and SCADA is a plus
Commercial mindset with strong focus on LCOE/LCOS optimization and risk quantification
Ability to thrive in a cross-functional environment, guiding discussions across engineering, land, production modeling, cost, and development dependencies
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced growth environment
Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach aligned with Intersect’s mission and growth mindset
Total Rewards
Compensation: $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.
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
Intersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity. 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, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.