Interconnection Engineering Lead
Intersect Power
Location
Remote (US)
Type
Full-time
Posted
Jan 06, 2026
Compensation
USD 182000 – 208000
Mission
What you will drive
Core responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end generator and large load interconnection processes from early development through COD, with accountability for schedule, risk, and outcomes
- Develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-term interconnection strategies aligned with the company's development and investment roadmap
- Serve as the primary point of contact with utilities, ERCOT, and relevant stakeholders on all interconnection-related matters
- Review and interpret interconnection study results, including feasibility, system impact, and facilities studies
Impact
The difference you'll make
Your work will directly inform project design, risk management, cost certainty, and schedule confidence, supporting projects from early development through commercial operation, advancing Intersect's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition at scale.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
Required qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience with an IPP, project developer, ISO/RTO, utility, or power systems consulting firm
- Demonstrated experience with interconnection studies, transmission planning, and IBR modeling, particularly in ERCOT
- Strong working knowledge of FERC, NERC, and ISO/RTO interconnection requirements, standards, and processes
- Hands-on experience with at least one, and preferably several, of the following tools: PSLF, PowerWorld, PSSE, PSCAD, TARA, and ASPEN
Benefits
What's in it for you
Compensation: $182,000 to $208,000 (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
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
About
Inside Intersect Power
Intersect Power accelerates the clean energy transition at scale by developing technically viable, financeable, and constructible projects that translate development concepts into high-quality assets.