BESS Engineering Lead

About the Role

You will own the technical design and system performance for energy storage projects, driving optimization and commercial strategy from development through financing and operation.

Key Responsibilities

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.

This role accelerates the clean energy transition by delivering technically rigorous, cost-optimized infrastructure at scale, enabling deep decarbonization of the broader economy through innovative energy storage solutions.

• 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

Compensation: $220,000 to $260,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)

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 support via Carrot and Maven

Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+

Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track

Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

Intersect Power is a team bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure, developing, constructing, and operating ambitious power and data infrastructure to accelerate the clean energy transition.