Application Guide

How to Apply for Technical Regulatory & Development Lead

at Intersect Power

🏢 About Intersect Power

Intersect Power stands out by developing scalable low-carbon solutions specifically for retail and wholesale energy markets, focusing on clean electricity and fuels. The company operates at the cutting edge of energy transition, integrating generation with large flexible loads like data centers. Working here means influencing how renewable energy and large loads coexist within evolving market structures, particularly in ERCOT and potentially SPP.

About This Role

This role leads technical regulatory development in ERCOT, ensuring Intersect's co-located generation and large load projects align with nodal protocols and market reforms. You'll shape ERCOT market strategy, influence rule-making with ERCOT and PUCT, and integrate regulatory requirements into technical project designs. Your work directly determines how Intersect's innovative co-location model succeeds within complex regulatory frameworks.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing overnight ERCOT stakeholder communications, then join a development team meeting to align project designs with upcoming protocol changes. Afternoon could involve drafting comments for a PUCT proceeding on large load reforms, followed by analyzing how SPP market structures differ from ERCOT for expansion planning. You'll regularly interface with Engineering on technical constraints and Commercial teams on market implications.

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🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of hands-on experience with ERCOT nodal protocols, including direct engagement with ERCOT and PUCT on rule-making processes
  • Possesses specific experience with large flexible loads, data center interconnection, or co-located asset structures in Texas markets
  • Demonstrates technical fluency in ERCOT market design, resource adequacy constructs, and transmission planning processes
  • Has working knowledge of SB6 implementation, large load reform, batch processes, and the evolving Controllable Load Resource construct

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

1

Quantify your ERCOT experience: specify how many rule changes you've influenced, which nodal protocols you've worked with, and your direct stakeholder relationships

2

Highlight any SPP market knowledge: even if limited, show awareness of how Intersect might replicate their co-location model in SPP territories

3

Connect your technical background to regulatory outcomes: show how your engineering or market design knowledge translated into successful project approvals

4

Demonstrate understanding of 'co-location model': explain how generation and large loads interact in Intersect's specific business approach

5

Reference recent ERCOT developments: show awareness of current Controllable Load Resource discussions, SB6 implementation status, or recent batch process outcomes

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your direct experience influencing ERCOT rule-making processes and specific protocols you've worked with", 'Examples of integrating regulatory requirements into technical project designs for large loads or co-located assets', "How you've navigated the intersection of engineering, development, and commercial strategy in energy projects", "Your perspective on ERCOT's evolving market structures and how Intersect can leverage changes for competitive advantage"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Intersect's specific projects in ERCOT territory and their co-location model details
  • → Recent ERCOT protocol revisions related to large loads, Controllable Load Resources, or SB6 implementation
  • → Intersect's stated market expansion plans beyond ERCOT, particularly regarding SPP
  • → The company's development team structure and how this role interfaces with Engineering, Commercial, and Power Marketing teams

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience with a specific ERCOT nodal protocol change you influenced and the outcome
2 How would you approach integrating a new large load project with existing generation assets under current ERCOT rules?
3 What are the current challenges with the Controllable Load Resource construct in ERCOT, and how might Intersect address them?
4 How would you assess SPP market structures for replicating Intersect's co-location model compared to ERCOT?
5 Describe a time you had to balance technical design requirements with evolving market rules and commercial objectives
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic regulatory experience without specific ERCOT or Texas market examples
  • Focusing only on generation interconnection without addressing large load or co-location aspects
  • Treating this as a purely technical role without demonstrating commercial strategy and market design understanding
  • Failing to acknowledge the remote nature requires strong self-direction and virtual stakeholder engagement skills

📅 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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