Technical Regulatory & Development Lead

As part of Intersect's Development team, you'll lead technical regulatory development efforts in ERCOT while helping shape how co-located generation and large load projects integrate into evolving market structures. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, development, commercial strategy, and market design ensuring our projects are built in harmony with nodal protocols, legislative reforms, and operational realities.

• Shape ERCOT Market Strategy & Protocol Development by engaging with ERCOT, PUCT, and Texas market stakeholders to interpret nodal protocols and influence rule making processes
• Integrate Regulatory Strategy with Technical Design by partnering with Development, Engineering, Commercial, and Power Marketing teams to ensure project designs align with evolving market rules
• Advance Controllable Load & Co-Location Policy by leading strategy around Controllable Load Resource constructs and protocol changes affecting large flexible loads
• Explore & Replicate Market Expansion Opportunities by assessing SPP market structures and regulatory frameworks to evaluate replication of Intersect's co-location model

This role advances Intersect's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by shaping the market frameworks that enable innovative project structures to succeed, influencing how power markets evolve while building expertise at the forefront of grid transformation.

• Deep experience engaging with ERCOT market rules, nodal protocols, and various regulatory processes
• Experience working with large flexible loads, generation interconnection, datacenter interconnection, or co-located asset structures
• Strong technical fluency in power market design, resource adequacy, transmission planning, and market operations
• Familiarity with SB6 implementation, large load reform, batch processes, and evolving Controllable Load Resource constructs
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, development, commercial, and power marketing teams
• Understanding of TSP/TDSP structures, sleeve agreements, and behind-the-meter commercial frameworks
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• A curious, solutions-oriented mindset with the persistence to push complex reforms forward
• Strong communication skills that enable you to translate highly technical regulatory concepts into actionable business strategy

Compensation: $255,000 to $300,000 (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

Intersect Power is a team bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. They develop, construct, and operate ambitious power and data infrastructure to accelerate the clean energy transition.