Application Guide

How to Apply for Operations Performance Engineer

at Intersect Power

🏢 About Intersect Power

Intersect Power is a mission-driven company focused on scalable low-carbon solutions for retail and wholesale energy markets. They develop, own, and operate utility-scale solar and battery storage assets, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability. Working here means contributing directly to the clean energy transition while being part of a remote-first, agile team.

About This Role

As an Operations Performance Engineer, you will be the analytical backbone of the operations team, ensuring that solar and BESS assets perform optimally. You'll lead performance reporting, root cause investigations, and ERCOT compliance efforts, directly impacting fleet profitability and reliability. This role is critical for scaling operational systems and data pipelines as the company grows.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start your day by reviewing overnight SCADA alerts and performance dashboards for solar and BESS assets. Mid-morning, you might lead a root cause investigation with field technicians on a underperforming inverter, then spend the afternoon developing a new KPI report in Power Factors. You'll also coordinate with the ERCOT compliance team on telemetry testing for a new battery site.

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🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • Has 5–10 years of hands-on experience with utility-scale solar and battery storage performance analysis, including KPI development and SCADA data monitoring.
  • Deeply understands ERCOT market rules, telemetry requirements, and ancillary service qualifications, with experience ensuring compliance.
  • Is proficient in asset performance management platforms like Power Factors, and can build scalable reporting tools using SQL, Python, or similar.
  • Thrives in a remote environment, can lead cross-functional root cause investigations, and communicates technical findings clearly to stakeholders.

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

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1. Highlight specific ERCOT experience in your resume, including any direct involvement with resource registration or telemetry compliance.

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2. Quantify your impact in previous roles—e.g., 'Improved solar fleet availability by 3% through root cause analysis and corrective actions.'

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3. Tailor your cover letter to mention Intersect Power's mission of scalable low-carbon solutions and how your work aligns with that.

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4. If you have experience with Power Factors or similar APM platforms, list it prominently; if not, mention related historian or EMS platforms.

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5. Show that you can work autonomously by describing projects where you led performance optimization initiatives with minimal supervision.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your ERCOT market expertise, especially with telemetry and ancillary services.', 'Demonstrate your ability to turn SCADA data into actionable insights that improve asset performance.', 'Highlight experience building scalable reporting tools or data pipelines for renewable energy fleets.', "Express enthusiasm for Intersect Power's mission and your desire to contribute to their growth in the clean energy space."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → 1. Review Intersect Power's project portfolio—understand the scale and locations of their solar and BESS installations.
  • → 2. Familiarize yourself with ERCOT's latest market protocols, especially for battery storage and ancillary services.
  • → 3. Read about Intersect Power's recent news or press releases to understand their growth trajectory and strategic focus.
  • → 4. Look up the company's culture and values on their website or LinkedIn to align your responses with their mission.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 1. Describe a time you identified a performance issue in a solar or BESS asset using SCADA data and led the root cause investigation.
2 2. How would you ensure ERCOT telemetry compliance for a new BESS asset? Walk through the process.
3 3. What KPIs do you consider most critical for utility-scale solar and BESS performance, and how do you track them?
4 4. Explain your experience with Power Factors or similar APM platforms. How have you used them for reporting?
5 5. How do you prioritize competing tasks when managing performance for a large, geographically dispersed fleet?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • 1. Submitting a generic resume without highlighting specific solar/BESS and ERCOT experience.
  • 2. Overlooking the remote nature—failing to demonstrate self-discipline and communication skills for remote work.
  • 3. Ignoring the data pipeline and tooling aspect—not mentioning any experience with SQL, Python, or reporting tools.

📅 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:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

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Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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