[Hiring] MV Electrical Engineer @Intersect

Role Description

As part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll help design and deliver the medium voltage infrastructure that powers large-scale clean energy projects across the country. Your expertise in MV collection systems, transformer configurations, and grid compliance will directly shape how our projects move from development through construction and into successful operation.

This role is planned to start in mid-Q1, with a training period of 4 weeks to reach full productivity by mid-Q2. You’ll collaborate closely with Development, Engineering, and Construction partners to ensure every project is technically sound, scalable, and aligned with utility and safety requirements. Your work will directly support the successful execution of IPP projects and contribute to long-term infrastructure impact.

Team Overview

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition. The Engineering team translates development vision into buildable, high-performing infrastructure—ensuring projects are safe, reliable, and optimized for long-term value.

• Partnering cross-functionally across development, project management, finance, and construction.
• Driving technical excellence at scale.
• Working on complex, high-impact energy assets.
• Growing alongside a collaborative team committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Design & Optimize MV Infrastructure
  • Provides technical oversight and due diligence for medium-voltage (MV) collection systems across utility-scale power plants including MV cable systems and medium-voltage transformers (MVTs).
  • Own MV cable specifications and define installation requirements to ensure constructibility, safety, and long-term reliability.
  • Own technical requirements for MV cable testing and acceptance, and support troubleshooting and corrective actions for MV cable issues.
  • Own MVT specifications and lead transformer design reviews with OEMs.
  • Conduct vendor and MVT technical due diligence and support and/or witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
  • Provide technical oversight during construction and commissioning, including responding to RFIs, punchlist support, and root-cause analyses for MV collection equipment issues.
  • Provide construction, commissioning readiness input including receiving inspection, oil handling (where applicable), pre-energization checks, and acceptance documentation.
• Ensure Safety, Compliance & Grid Alignment
  • Ensure all MV electrical infrastructure complies with NEC, IEEE, NESC, and other applicable safety codes and standards.
  • Guide short circuit, load flow, and protection coordination studies to validate system performance.
  • Support utility interconnection processes by aligning designs with grid operator and utility requirements.
• Enable Scalable Project Delivery
  • Partner cross-functionally with Development, Engineering, and Construction teams to deliver technically sound solutions for IPP projects.
  • Review technical documentation and provide clear, actionable feedback to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining quality while meeting development and construction timelines.
  • Establish technical relationships with OEMs to understand design trade-offs and deliver a reliable product.
  • Maintain and continuously improve master specifications, test templates, FAT checklists, installation specs, commissioning checklists, and lessons learned.
  • Optimize system configurations to balance cost, constructability, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Bring

• BS in Electrical Engineering with minimum required experience; Masters or PhD is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in medium voltage power engineering, ideally within utility-scale energy projects or IPPs.
• Demonstrated experience designing, specifying and analyzing MV collection systems and transformer design due diligence for large-scale power plants.
• Strong knowledge of MV collection construction means/methods and QA/QC practices.
• Strong knowledge of short circuit, load flow, and protection coordination studies.
• Working expertise in NEC, IEEE, NESC, utility interconnection requirements, and grid compliance standards.
• Experience navigating IPP project lifecycles from development through commissioning.
• Established relationships with utilities, EPC firms, engineering consultants, grid operators, and equipment vendors are a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining attention to detail and technical rigor.
• A collaborative, humble approach with intellectual curiosity and a team-first mindset.
• Alignment with Intersect’s Core Values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First.

Benefits

• Total Compensation: $188,500 - $201,500 (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.
• 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.