Intersect
Energy
BESSEngineer
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“BESS Engineer at Intersect. Skills: Technical Design of Energy Storage Systems, System Sizing and Electrical Modeling, Technology Selection and Optimization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Commercial Strategy. Lead the technical design and optimization of standalone and colocated energy storage systems. Own system sizing, electrical modeling, technology selection, and performance optimization”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver technically sound, cost-optimized, and bankable storage solutions; Ensure projects meet offtake obligations, financing requirements, and long-term operational expectations; Influence project LCOE/LCOS, contract negotiations, and long-term asset performance; Deliver technically rigorous, cost-optimized infrastructure at scale; Enable bankable projects that power customers across North America
Industry & Context.
Identify technical risks and opportunities early, quantifying impacts and mitigation strategies
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS in Electrical Engineering, Minimum 4 years of experience leading technical scope for utility-scale PV and/or battery storage projects across development, design, contracting, and construction phases, Deep technical expertise in lithium-ion battery systems, including chemistries, system architecture, optimization levers, cost drivers, lifecycle considerations, and construction challenges, Understanding of utility-scale power conversion systems, transformers, skidded inverters, and battery, Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IBC, IFC, NFPA, UL, IEC, UL9540A, UL1741, etc.) across permitting, design, construction, and operations, Experience supporting Independent Engineer diligence and interfacing with project finance stakeholders, Commercial mindset with focus on LCOE/LCOS optimization and risk quantification, Ability to thrive in a cross-functional environment, guiding discussions across engineering, land, production modeling, cost, and development dependencies, Project management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced growth environment, Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach aligned with Intersect’s mission and growth mindset
Nice to Have
Master’s or PhD is a plus, PV engineering experience is a plus, Familiarity with alternative storage technologies (flow batteries, hydrogen, flywheels, compressed air, etc.) is a plus, Background in power plant controls architecture and SCADA is a plus
What You'll Do.
Lead the technical design and optimization of standalone and colocated energy storage systems
and performance optimization
Ensure storage systems meet contractual offtake requirements and financial model assumptions
Optimize designs to achieve lowest LCOE/LCOS while maintaining constructability and reliability
Lead equipment and technology selection
evaluating lithium-ion and alternative storage technologies
Develop and maintain technical specifications
and testing protocols
Build and enhance internal engineering tools or software
Interface with ESS integrators
Uphold the highest environmental health and safety standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with Development, Procurement, Finance, and Construction; Guide cross-functional design efforts across Development, Land, Finance, and Engineering; Support Procurement and Operations teams with technical expertise; Serve as technical lead in energy storage PPA negotiations; Support EPC RFP processes and commercial supply agreements; Act as ESS technical lead for Independent Engineer diligence and project financing processes; Interface with ESS integrators, vendors, EPCs, and Owners Engineers to ensure technical alignment
Process & Methodology
Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced growth environment
Full Job Description
## Description We’re a team of friends bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country. Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet. Location & Team Gatherings Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office - we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON. We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture. About This Role As part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll lead the technical design and optimization of standalone and colocated energy storage systems across our growing portfolio. This includes battery storage paired with PV, wind, data centers, green hydrogen, and other advanced infrastructure projects that enable deep decarbonization of the broader economy. This role partners closely with Development, Procurement, Finance, and Construction to deliver technically sound, cost-optimized, and ba
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