How to apply for Civil Development Engineer, Renewable Energy

About Intersect Power

Intersect Power develops, constructs, and operates power and data center infrastructure by co-locating industrial demand with dedicated gas and renewable generation. It was acquired by Google in March 2026 and operates as an independent subsidiary, with multiple gigawatts of projects underway in the U.S. The company has been fully flexible since 2016, with team gatherings four times a year and hub locations in the SF Bay Area, NYC Metro, Denver, Austin, Calgary, and Toronto.

About the role

This is a civil development engineer role focused on renewable energy projects. You would support the development and construction of gigawatt-scale power and data center infrastructure. The work directly enables more data center and generation capacity to come online faster.

A typical day

A typical day may involve civil design reviews, coordination with project teams, and site or permitting work for renewable energy and data center projects. You would work remotely most days, with periodic travel for team weeks and hub gatherings. Specific daily routines are not described in the job details, so ask about team structure and project phases during interviews.

Who Intersect Power is looking for

• Located within 60 miles of one of the hubs: SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, Denver, Austin, Calgary, or Toronto.
• Civil engineering background with experience in renewable energy or power infrastructure development.
• Comfortable working in a fully flexible environment with remote work and four team weeks per year.
• Motivated by large-scale energy challenges and Intersect's mission to preserve the planet for future generations.

Tips for this application

• Confirm you live within 60 miles of a listed hub before applying, since the role requires hub proximity.
• Reference Intersect's acquisition by Google in March 2026 and its independent subsidiary status in your application.
• Highlight any experience with co-located industrial demand and dedicated gas or renewable power generation.
• Mention specific gigawatt-scale projects or data center infrastructure work you have contributed to.
• Note your willingness to travel for four team weeks per year and to connect at hub locations.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your civil engineering experience on renewable energy or power infrastructure projects.', 'How you have worked on co-located industrial demand with dedicated generation.', 'Your ability to operate in a fully flexible workplace with remote work and periodic team gatherings.', "Why Intersect's mission and its Google subsidiary structure appeal to you."]

Research before applying

• Intersect Power's current project pipeline and any public details on their gigawatt-scale developments.
• The implications of Google's acquisition in March 2026 and how Intersect operates as an independent subsidiary.
• The hub locations and what fully flexible work means at Intersect, including team week expectations.
• Intersect's approach to co-locating industrial demand with dedicated gas and renewable power generation.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you would approach civil development for a co-located data center and power generation project.
• Your experience with permitting, site design, or construction for gigawatt-scale energy infrastructure.
• How you handle working remotely while staying connected through four team weeks per year.
• What you know about Intersect's projects and its acquisition by Google in March 2026.
• A time you solved a civil engineering challenge on a renewable energy or data center project.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying without confirming you live within 60 miles of a listed hub.
• Ignoring the company's fully flexible model and assuming it is a standard remote or hybrid role.
• Submitting a generic civil engineering resume without referencing renewable energy or data center infrastructure.