[Hiring] Electrical Engineer @Intersect

Role Description

We are looking for a seasoned Electrical Engineer to provide deep technical expertise and oversight for our upcoming natural gas power plant projects. This position will report to the Head of Datacenters and Fuels.

This pivotal role will involve supporting the project team by reviewing, validating, and ensuring the technical integrity of designs and execution plans provided by our external EPC firms. The scope includes new natural gas pipelines and power plants based on reciprocating engines and gas turbines.

This role will serve in a technical Owner's Engineer capacity, supporting project development, contracting, design review, and execution through commissioning and startup.

Team Overview

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by developing and delivering complex, high-performance infrastructure projects. The Datacenter and Fuels team is composed of multidisciplinary engineers and project leaders responsible for projects from early-stage concept through construction and operations.

Joining this team offers the opportunity to shape large-scale, technically sophisticated facilities while collaborating with experienced professionals across engineering, construction, operations, and commercial functions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead technical activities for the design, engineering, and construction of power plants utilizing natural gas reciprocating engines and/or gas turbines.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for electrical systems associated with power generation facilities, including:
  • Generator electrical interfaces
  • Medium- and high-voltage distribution
  • Switchgear
  • Transformers
  • Motor control
  • Grounding
  • Protective relaying
  • Lighting
  • Raceway
  • Plant auxiliary systems
• Set and document the electrical basis of design, develop the electrical scope of work, and define key system requirements and performance criteria.
• Guide and review technical deliverables from external contractors; provide clear engineering inputs and participate in design, review, and coordination sessions.
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines (mechanical, civil, controls, piping, and interconnection teams) to ensure project integration and completeness.
• Support the procurement process by preparing electrical equipment specifications, contributing to vendor selection and technical evaluations, and making vendor recommendations.
• Support contractor and vendor solicitation processes through development of technical scopes, review of bid packages, technical evaluation of proposals, and equipment recommendations.
• Review engineering documents such as:
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Load lists
  • Relay coordination studies
  • Short-circuit studies
  • Grounding studies
  • Area classifications
  • Design drawings
  • Technical specifications
  • Analysis reports
• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility, grid interconnection, safety, and industry standards and support overall plant reliability, operability, and maintainability.
• Effectively coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, ensuring adherence to schedule and quality standards.
• Demonstrate deep technical understanding of power generation electrical systems and continuously monitor technological advancements relevant to natural gas power generation.
• Support construction, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities related to plant electrical systems.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and support the development of junior engineers through mentoring, coaching, and design guidance.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 8 or more years of progressive experience in electrical engineering roles within the power generation, oil and gas, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Extensive technical expertise in the design, construction, and operation of natural gas power plants, with in-depth knowledge of electrical systems for reciprocating engine and gas turbine facilities, including simple cycle and combined cycle configurations where applicable.
• Proven experience in reviewing and validating complex electrical designs from EPC contractors for large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of medium-voltage and high-voltage power systems, generator interconnection, protection and control philosophies, relay coordination and settings development, plant distribution systems, motor control, and power system studies.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards such as NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and utility or interconnection requirements.
• Experience leading detailed design reviews and providing technical oversight for major electrical systems on utility-scale power generation projects; engineer-of-record experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and provide strong technical leadership.

Total Rewards

• Compensation: $188,000 to $200,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)
• 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 Maven.
• Mental health: Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+.
• Perks & extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical.