Application Guide

How to Apply for Civil Engineer, Development Engineering (2+ years experience)

at Intersect Power

🏢 About Intersect Power

Intersect Power stands out as a forward-thinking energy company focused on scalable low-carbon solutions for both retail and wholesale markets, offering clean electricity and fuels. Their commitment to advancing complex clean energy projects from early feasibility through construction makes them a leader in the renewable energy transition. Working here means contributing to tangible climate solutions while being part of a remote-first team that values innovation and collaboration.

About This Role

As a Civil Engineer on the Development Engineering team, you'll advance complex clean energy projects from early feasibility through Issued for Construction (IFC) design, owning early-stage civil due diligence and optimizing site layouts. This role is impactful because you'll directly guide civil design elements and mitigate design, budget, and schedule risks, ensuring projects move efficiently from concept to completion. You'll collaborate closely with Development, Engineering, Real Estate, GIS, Permitting, Construction, Finance, and Operations teams.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing site constraints and optimizing layouts for solar or wind projects, collaborating with Development and Engineering teams on feasibility assessments, and reviewing civil design elements to mitigate risks. You could be creating constraint maps, participating in cross-functional meetings with Real Estate, GIS, Permitting, or Construction partners, and advancing projects toward Issued for Construction design milestones.

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🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of hands-on experience in design, project management, or construction specifically within renewable energy projects (solar/wind)
  • Demonstrates a solid understanding of civil design principles, technical diligence processes, and EPC construction standards applicable to clean energy infrastructure
  • Possesses working knowledge of wind and/or solar system design, optimization techniques, and cost drivers that affect project viability
  • Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional partners across development, engineering, and operations

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

1

Highlight specific renewable energy projects you've worked on in your resume, detailing your role in design, project management, or construction phases

2

Emphasize experience with early-stage civil due diligence, constraint mapping, or site layout optimization for solar/wind projects

3

Demonstrate knowledge of EPC construction standards and technical diligence processes unique to clean energy development

4

Mention any experience collaborating with cross-functional teams similar to Development, Engineering, Real Estate, GIS, Permitting, Construction, Finance, or Operations

5

Tailor your application to show how your civil engineering background aligns with Intersect Power's focus on scalable low-carbon solutions and complex project advancement

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Explain how your 2+ years of renewable energy project experience directly prepares you for advancing projects from feasibility through IFC design', "Describe specific examples of civil due diligence, constraint mapping, or site optimization you've performed on wind/solar projects", 'Highlight your ability to identify and mitigate design, budget, and schedule risks in clean energy development', "Express enthusiasm for Intersect Power's mission of scalable low-carbon solutions and remote collaboration across development teams"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Intersect Power's project portfolio and recent developments in clean electricity and fuels
  • → Understand their business model focusing on scalable low-carbon solutions for retail and wholesale energy markets
  • → Research the renewable energy development process from feasibility through construction to understand their project lifecycle
  • → Look into their company culture and remote work structure since this is a US remote position

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with early-stage civil due diligence for renewable energy projects
2 How have you optimized site layouts or developed constraint maps for solar or wind projects?
3 Describe a time you identified and mitigated design, budget, or schedule risks on a clean energy project
4 How do you approach collaboration with cross-functional teams like Development, Engineering, Real Estate, GIS, Permitting, Construction, Finance, and Operations?
5 What do you know about Intersect Power's projects and how would your civil engineering skills contribute to their development pipeline?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only traditional civil engineering experience without demonstrating specific renewable energy project knowledge
  • Failing to show understanding of the full project development cycle from early feasibility through construction
  • Not preparing examples of cross-functional collaboration with teams like Development, Engineering, Real Estate, GIS, Permitting, Construction, Finance, or Operations

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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