Application Guide

How to Apply for Landowner Relations Lead

at Intersect Power

🏢 About Intersect Power

Intersect Power is unique as a clean energy developer focused on scalable low-carbon solutions for both retail and wholesale markets, offering both clean electricity and fuels. This dual-market approach positions them at the forefront of the energy transition, making them an attractive employer for those passionate about tangible climate impact through innovative business models.

About This Role

As Landowner Relations Lead, you'll be the primary liaison for landowners from late-stage development through construction and operations of clean energy projects. This role is impactful because you'll build long-term community trust while ensuring project timelines are met, directly enabling Intersect Power's mission to deploy scalable low-carbon infrastructure.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve virtual landowner briefings on upcoming construction activities, coordinating with project managers on site access schedules, documenting and resolving any property concerns reported by landowners, and updating communication materials to ensure consistent messaging across all stakeholder touchpoints throughout project phases.

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🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years specifically managing landowner relationships during active construction phases of infrastructure or energy projects
  • Demonstrates experience resolving complex access conflicts and compensation questions in agricultural or rural settings
  • Possesses deep familiarity with site control agreements (leases, easements, options) and can explain them clearly to non-legal stakeholders
  • Has worked cross-functionally with construction teams while maintaining positive landowner relationships

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

1

Quantify your experience with specific examples: 'Managed relationships with 50+ landowners during 2-year construction phase of 200MW solar project'

2

Highlight any experience with agricultural compensation models or crop damage mitigation specific to energy infrastructure projects

3

Mention familiarity with remote stakeholder engagement tools since this is a remote position serving landowners across the US

4

Reference Intersect Power's dual focus on electricity and fuels in your application to show you understand their unique business model

5

Include examples of proactive communication strategies you've implemented to prevent issues rather than just react to them

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your approach to building long-term trust with landowners beyond transactional relationships', 'Specific examples of resolving construction-related issues while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships', "How you've successfully communicated complex project timelines and impacts to non-technical audiences", "Why Intersect Power's focus on both electricity and fuels appeals to you specifically"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Intersect Power's current project portfolio and development pipeline to understand their geographic footprint
  • → Their approach to 'scalable low-carbon solutions' and how it differs from traditional renewable energy developers
  • → Recent news about their projects or partnerships to understand their growth trajectory
  • → Their stated values around community engagement and stakeholder relations

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would handle a landowner dispute over construction access during planting season
2 Describe your process for conducting regular landowner briefings on construction activities and timelines
3 How do you balance landowner concerns with project schedule requirements when conflicts arise?
4 What metrics or indicators do you use to measure successful landowner relationships?
5 How have you worked with cross-functional teams (construction, legal, development) to resolve landowner issues?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on land acquisition experience without demonstrating ongoing relationship management through construction
  • Generic stakeholder engagement examples that aren't specific to infrastructure/energy project environments
  • Failing to acknowledge the remote nature of the role and how you'll build relationships without in-person contact

📅 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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