How to apply for Environmental Permitting Development Team Member

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. The company is fully flexible, with team gatherings four times a year and hubs in the SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, Denver, Austin, Calgary, and Toronto.

About the role

This role sits on the Environmental Permitting Development Team, supporting the permitting work needed to bring gigawatts of energy and data center projects online in the U.S. The work directly affects how fast projects move from development to construction. You would help manage environmental permitting tasks across multiple large projects.

A typical day

A typical day might involve reviewing permit applications, tracking deadlines for multiple projects, and coordinating with internal teams and outside agencies. You would also communicate with remote colleagues and prepare for quarterly Team Week gatherings. Exact daily routines are not described in the job details, so ask about team structure and tools during the interview.

Who Intersect Power is looking for

• Experience with environmental permitting for large energy, infrastructure, or data center projects in the U.S.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and the agencies that administer them.
• Able to manage multiple project schedules and permit deadlines at once.
• Comfortable working remotely within 60 miles of a listed hub and traveling to quarterly Team Week gatherings.

Tips for this application

• Confirm you live within 60 miles of one of the hubs (SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, Denver, Austin, Calgary, or Toronto) and state your location clearly in your application.
• Name specific permits or environmental reviews you have worked on, such as air, water, wetlands, or land use permits for power or data center projects.
• Mention any experience with gas generation, renewable generation, or data center co-location, since that is Intersect's core model.
• Reference the Google acquisition and explain why working at an independent subsidiary of Google appeals to you.
• Note your availability for quarterly Team Week travel, since the company values in-person connection.

What to cover in your cover letter

Show your hands-on permitting experience on large U.S. energy or infrastructure projects. Explain how you have managed multiple permits and agency relationships at once. Connect your work to speeding up project timelines. State your hub location and willingness to travel for Team Week.

Research before applying

• Read Intersect Power's project portfolio and press releases to understand the scale of its gigawatt pipeline.
• Look up the March 2026 Google acquisition and what it means for Intersect's independent subsidiary structure.
• Review the specific hub locations and pick which one you are closest to, since location is a stated requirement.
• Study the environmental permitting processes in the states where Intersect has projects, such as Texas and California.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you have managed a federal, state, or local environmental permit from application to approval.
• How you prioritize permitting tasks when several projects have overlapping deadlines.
• Your experience working with agencies such as the EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, or state environmental regulators.
• How you would handle permitting for a project that co-locates gas generation, renewables, and a data center.
• How you stay organized and communicate with remote teammates across multiple time zones.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying without checking the 60-mile hub distance requirement, which is stated in the job details.
• Sending a generic cover letter that does not mention energy, data centers, or permitting work.
• Ignoring the quarterly Team Week travel expectation or implying you cannot attend.