Application Guide

How to Apply for Manager, MV Collection

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 clean electricity and fuels. The company stands out by integrating multiple technologies (Solar, BESS, DTC, Gas) into comprehensive energy solutions, providing opportunities to work on diverse, cutting-edge projects that accelerate the energy transition.

About This Role

As Manager, MV Collection, you'll serve as the internal subject matter expert for medium-voltage collection systems across Intersect Power's diverse project portfolio. This role is impactful because you'll own critical specifications and standards that ensure constructibility, safety, and reliability of MV systems, directly supporting the company's mission to deliver scalable clean energy solutions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing and updating MV collection specifications for ongoing projects, collaborating with engineering teams on construction readiness for Solar or BESS installations, and troubleshooting MV cable issues from field teams. You might spend time developing commissioning checklists, analyzing lessons learned from completed projects, and defining technical requirements for upcoming DTC or Gas project MV systems.

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🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • Electrical Engineering graduate with 8+ years specifically in MV collection systems for utility-scale generation/storage projects
  • Deep technical expertise in MV cable systems including cable selection, accessories, splicing/terminations, and field acceptance testing
  • Proven experience with MV Transformers and comprehensive knowledge of installation practices for long-term reliability
  • Background in developing and maintaining technical specifications, test templates, and commissioning checklists for industrial power projects

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

1

Quantify your 8+ years of MV collection experience by specifying project types (Solar, BESS, DTC, Gas) and scales (MW capacity) you've worked on

2

Highlight specific MV cable systems you've specified or problems you've solved, including cable types, voltage classes, and installation challenges addressed

3

Demonstrate your experience with the full project lifecycle by mentioning specific Master specifications, FAT checklists, or commissioning protocols you've developed

4

Show how you've contributed to 'lessons learned' documentation in previous roles, as this is explicitly mentioned in the job description

5

If you have experience with multiple technologies (Solar, BESS, DTC, Gas), emphasize this versatility as it matches Intersect Power's integrated approach

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with MV collection systems across different technologies (Solar, BESS, DTC, Gas) and how it aligns with Intersect Power's diverse portfolio", "Examples of how you've owned technical requirements for MV cable testing and supported troubleshooting/corrective actions", 'Your approach to maintaining and improving specifications and checklists to ensure constructibility and long-term reliability', 'How your expertise contributes to scalable low-carbon solutions and clean energy delivery']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Intersect Power's current project portfolio and technology mix (Solar, BESS, DTC, Gas) to understand their specific MV collection needs
  • → The company's approach to scalable low-carbon solutions and how MV collection systems support their business model
  • → Industry standards and best practices for MV collection in renewable energy projects that Intersect Power likely follows
  • → Recent news or announcements about Intersect Power's projects to understand their growth trajectory and technical challenges

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience with MV cable specification and installation requirements for utility-scale solar or storage projects
2 Describe a time you had to troubleshoot a complex MV cable issue and the corrective actions you implemented
3 How do you approach developing and updating Master specifications and commissioning checklists?
4 What experience do you have with MV Transformers in the context of renewable energy projects?
5 How would you ensure constructibility and safety while maintaining project timelines for MV collection systems?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting generic electrical engineering experience without specifically highlighting MV collection systems and MV Transformers
  • Failing to demonstrate hands-on experience with MV cable selection, specification, and field acceptance testing
  • Not showing understanding of how MV collection systems integrate with different technologies (Solar, BESS, DTC, Gas) in utility-scale projects

📅 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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