Intersect

Energy

OptimizationEngineer

United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Optimization Engineer at Intersect. Develop innovative energy solutions. Construct modern infrastructure”

What You'll Achieve.

Preserve our planet for future generations; Enable more data center capacity; Enable generation capacity faster

Industry & Context.

Energy
Eligibility Requirements

Located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs

What You'll Do.

Develop innovative energy solutions

Construct modern infrastructure

Operate power infrastructure

Operate data center infrastructure

Develop gigawatts of energy projects

Construct gigawatts of energy projects

Develop data center projects

Construct data center projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Deepen social connections; Offer shared experiences; Connect as a team

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. Intersect develops, constructs, and operates the most ambitious power and data center infrastructure in the country by co-locating industrial demand with dedicated gas and renewable power generation.   Intersect was acquired by Google in March 2026 and operates as an independent subsidiary. We are developing and constructing multiple gigawatts of energy and data center projects in the U.S., enabling more data center and generation capacity to come online faster. 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. ## Additional Information Equity: Beyond your salary, you’ll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.  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 and family care support through Carrot and

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