Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior High Voltage Power Engineer

at Intersect Power

🏢 About Intersect Power

Intersect Power is unique as a mission-driven clean energy company recently acquired by Google (announced December 2025), operating independently under its own brand while benefiting from Google's resources to accelerate ambitious power and data infrastructure projects. The company focuses on scalable low-carbon solutions for retail and wholesale energy markets, combining environmental purpose with aggressive growth in developing, constructing, and operating large-scale power infrastructure. This creates an opportunity to work at the intersection of clean energy innovation and major tech infrastructure expansion.

About This Role

As a Senior High Voltage Power Engineer at Intersect Power, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing high-voltage power systems for large-scale clean energy and data center infrastructure projects. This role is impactful because you'll directly contribute to accelerating the deployment of clean electricity generation and transmission infrastructure at scale, supporting both Intersect's mission and Google's data center expansion goals. You'll work on some of the most ambitious power infrastructure projects in the country while operating in a remote capacity.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves remote collaboration with cross-functional teams on high-voltage power system designs for upcoming clean energy or data center projects, reviewing technical specifications and regulatory requirements, and providing engineering oversight for ongoing infrastructure development. You might participate in virtual meetings with project teams to accelerate deployment timelines while ensuring systems meet both technical and environmental standards, balancing detailed engineering work with strategic planning for aggressive growth projects.

🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • Has extensive experience with high-voltage power system design and implementation for utility-scale renewable energy or data center projects
  • Demonstrates expertise in modern power infrastructure development with understanding of both clean energy generation and large-scale power delivery systems
  • Shows alignment with Intersect's mission-driven culture and ability to work effectively in a remote team environment while tackling complex energy challenges
  • Possesses knowledge of regulatory requirements and technical standards for high-voltage systems in the context of rapidly scaling infrastructure projects

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

1

Highlight specific experience with high-voltage systems for utility-scale renewable projects or data center power infrastructure, not just general electrical engineering

2

Demonstrate understanding of Intersect's unique position post-Google acquisition by mentioning how you can contribute to accelerated infrastructure deployment

3

Include examples of working on aggressive growth projects with tight timelines, as the company emphasizes its 'aggressive growth trajectory'

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Show how your experience aligns with both clean energy solutions AND modern infrastructure development, as the company does both

5

Emphasize remote collaboration skills and experience with distributed teams, as this is a remote position in a company that likely has team gatherings

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with high-voltage power systems for large-scale clean energy or data center infrastructure projects', "How your skills can help accelerate infrastructure deployment in line with Intersect's post-acquisition growth trajectory", 'Your alignment with the mission-driven culture and passion for tackling large energy challenges while preserving the planet', 'Examples of successful remote collaboration on complex engineering projects']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Intersect Power's specific projects and portfolio in clean electricity and fuels, particularly any high-voltage infrastructure they've developed
  • Details about the Google acquisition announcement (December 2025) and how it impacts Intersect's operations and growth plans
  • The company's approach to 'modern infrastructure' and how they differentiate from traditional power developers
  • Intersect's team culture and how they maintain their mission-driven focus while scaling aggressively

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Technical questions about high-voltage system design for utility-scale renewable energy projects or data center power infrastructure
2 How you would approach accelerating power infrastructure deployment in a rapidly scaling environment
3 Experience working on mission-driven projects and balancing technical requirements with environmental goals
4 Strategies for effective remote collaboration on complex engineering projects with distributed teams
5 Knowledge of regulatory and technical challenges specific to high-voltage power systems for clean energy and data center applications
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on general electrical engineering experience without highlighting specific high-voltage power system expertise
  • Not demonstrating understanding of Intersect's unique position as a mission-driven company recently acquired by Google
  • Failing to show how your experience aligns with both clean energy solutions AND large-scale infrastructure development

📅 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

Offer

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