--- title: 'Capital Markets Lead at Intersect' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/capital-markets-lead-intersect-united-states-jjrcw5edt5gm' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-13' --- # Capital Markets Lead at Intersect - **Company:** Intersect - **Location:** United States - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/intersect/7c23e957-76c1-42a7-8dab-f91f499e69fe ## Job 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. ## About this role As a Capital Markets Lead on Intersect's Capital Markets team, you will lead project finance structuring, negotiation, and execution across our expanding portfolio of utility-scale clean energy and power infrastructure projects. You will own project financing processes from initial capital strategy and market engagement through diligence, documentation, internal approvals, financial close, and funding, partnering cross-functionally to ensure projects are financeable and bankable. You’ll also evaluate M&A transactions, partnerships, and other strategic transactions, as well as provide valuation, structuring, and decision support to senior leadership. You will help ensure key decisions and contracts are financeable, manage complex workstreams, develop relationships with financing parties, and mentor junior team members. ## Team overview The Capital Markets team advances Intersect's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by designing and executing financing strategies for our projects and broader corporate objectives. The team executes transactions, manages financial and transaction risk, and provides decision-ready analysis at the project and corporate levels. Joining this team means shaping innovative capital strategies at the forefront of the power sector and growing alongside collaborative leaders dedicated to financial and operational excellence. ## What you'll do Lead Project Financing Strategy and Execution Lead project financing processes from initial strategy and market outreach through diligence, term sheet negotiation, documentation, internal approvals, closing, and funding Develop and recommend financing plans and capital structures for individual projects and portfolios Run competitive financing processes by overseeing preparation of lender and investor materials, coordinating outreach, evaluating proposals, and negotiating key commercial terms Oversee project financing models and analyses, including debt sizing, sources and uses, project cash flows, coverage metrics, returns, sensitivities, and downside scenarios Ensure Project Financeability and Bankability Partner with cross functional teams to assess financing implications of key project decisions Review material contracts for bankability, risk allocation, and impacts on financing terms and availability Identify financing risks and drive mitigation plans across commercial, legal, technical, construction, and operational workstreams Develop practical solutions that meet financing requirements while preserving commercial and operational objectives Evaluate Strategic Transactions Lead financial evaluation of M&A, partnerships, and other strategic transactions, including modeling, valuation, scenario analysis, and diligence Advise on transaction structure, capital allocation, risk, and strategy Prepare decision-ready materials for capital and risk committee reviews and other internal approvals, clearly framing sensitivities, tradeoffs, and risk Lead Financing Strategy and Execution Lead project- and corporate-level financing processes from strategy and market outreach through diligence, documentation, approvals, and closing Develop financing structures that align capital sources with project and corporate objectives Coordinate internal teams and external advisors to resolve issues and deliver successful outcomes Lead Strategic Analysis, Relationships, and Team Development Lead complex, cross-functional analyses that drive decisions at project and corporate levels Develop and maintain relationships with lenders, investors, and other financing parties and advisors Mentor junior team members and help build scalable tools, processes, and team capabilities ## What you'll bring Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in energy or infrastructure, preferably in project finance, M&A, corporate or strategic finance, investment banking, and/or infrastructure investing. Demonstrated track record of structuring and closing complex financial transactions in the clean energy or power infrastructure sector. Mastery of financial modeling in Excel, with the ability to construct, audit, and analyze dynamic project and corporate finance models. Strong understanding of project financing structures, project contracts, risk allocation, and the factors that drive project bankability Deep familiarity with modern productivity tools including G Suite and Slack for high-velocity team collaboration. Composed, highly analytical approach with a sharp eye for detail in fast-paced transaction environments. Commitment to financial rigor, transparent partnership, and sustainable impact, fully aligned with Intersect's values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First. Total Rewards Total Compensation: $225,000 - $300,000 (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 Intersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. ## About Intersect ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Intersect develops and delivers large-scale, co-located hybrid energy and data center infrastructure to power the AI boom, with a focus on speed, cost, and reliability. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Google in March 2026) - **Headquarters**: Beaverton, Oregon, United States (with offices in Houston, Texas) - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Sheldon Kimber (CEO), Luke Dunnington (President, departed March 2026) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Energy infrastructure and data center development - **Target customers**: Hyperscale cloud providers (Google), AI companies, and other large-scale industrial energy consumers (B2B, enterprise) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “We deliver the fastest, cheapest, cleanest, and most reliable energy and data center infrastructure for the scale of what comes next.” ## Products & Services - **Co-located Hybrid Power + Data Centers**: Intersect builds gigawatt-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind, battery storage) combined with on-site data centers, providing dedicated, low-carbon power for AI workloads. Notable projects: Meitner Energy Center (1+ GW co-located data center), Quantum Clean Energy Project (operational June 2026), Oberon facility (679 MWp solar + 1 GWh storage, online 2023). - **Energy Infrastructure Development**: End-to-end development, financing, and construction of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage systems, often with firming gas for reliability. - **IPX Power Spin-out**: A portion of Intersect’s operating solar and storage assets were spun out into IPX Power post-acquisition. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Google – transaction terms not public) - **Key Metric**: $15B in infrastructure operating or under construction; 10.8 GW in construction or operation by late 2028 - **Annual Revenue**: $190M (as of most recent data) - **Total Funding**: $8.9B (cumulative, including debt and equity rounds) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Google (strategic partner and acquirer), Tesla (17.7 GWh Megapack purchase), First Solar (multi-billion dollar supply chain commitment), TPG Rise Climate Fund, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, Santander CIB, MUFG Bank - **Growth Signals**: 24.1% YoY headcount growth (324 employees), acquired by Google in March 2026, multiple gigawatts of new projects under construction, rapid expansion in AI-driven energy demand. ## Competitive Advantages - **Execution track record**: Delivered gigawatt-scale projects ahead of schedule and under budget (e.g., Oberon in 2023 during volatile supply chain). - **Deep partnerships**: Exclusive relationships with Google, Tesla, and First Solar provide supply chain certainty and technology access. - **Co-location model**: By placing data centers directly next to hybrid power sources, Intersect bypasses grid constraints and delivers faster, cheaper, cleaner power. - **Domestic manufacturing focus**: Long-term procurement agreements with U.S. suppliers reduce risk and speed timelines. ## Strategic Focus - **Post-acquisition integration**: As a Google subsidiary, Intersect is scaling its co-located energy and data center model to meet Google’s AI infrastructure needs. - **Accelerating deployment**: Fast-tracking projects like the Meitner Energy Center and Quantum Clean Energy to bring more capacity online quickly. - **Community engagement**: Building relationships with local communities from early site evaluation through long-term operations, creating jobs and tax revenue. - **Supply chain resilience**: Prioritizing American-made equipment and buying ahead of demand to avoid delays. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “People-first” environment with a focus on execution and impact. The company values “ambition grounded in action” and attracts those who thrive on complex, high-stakes projects. - **Benefits** (from LinkedIn post): - 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents - Up to 18 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth parents (12 weeks for non-birth parents) - Family planning support via Carrot and Maven - Full home office setup + $150/month cell and internet reimbursement - $150/month food stipend - Quarterly credits for child/family care via UrbanSitter + pet insurance allowance - **Work model**: Hybrid/office presence expected (offices in Beaverton, OR and Houston, TX). Remote flexibility likely for some roles. - **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on civil, electrical, structural, and project management roles. Hands-on work with cutting-edge energy and data center technology. - **Growth trajectory**: Post-Google acquisition provides stability and resources while maintaining a startup-like pace and mission-driven focus. ## Sources 1. [intersect.com/about](https://www.intersect.com/about) 2. [intersect.com/solutions](https://www.intersect.com/solutions) 3. [linkedin.com/company/intersect-power](https://www.linkedin.com/company/intersect-power) 4. 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