--- title: 'Civil Development Engineer, Renewable Energy at Intersect' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/civil-development-engineer-renewable-energy-intersect-united-states-skk5hk6a6baa' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Civil Development Engineer, Renewable Energy at Intersect - **Company:** Intersect - **Location:** United States - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-02-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/intersect/df3fa83b-271e-4c4d-852c-80bc35bc8c03 ## 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 part of Intersect’s Development Engineering team, you’ll provide civil and structural guidance that turns early concepts into buildable, code-compliant designs for grid-scale solar, storage, and compute-adjacent data center sites. You’ll set clear design criteria, optimize layouts for land and cost efficiency, and coordinate technical diligence so projects move from site control through Issued for Construction (IFC) with fewer surprises. You’ll work as an individual contributor while partnering closely with Development, Real Estate, Permitting, Construction, Finance, and external A/E consultants, EPC partners and general contractors. Your work ensures safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery. ## Team Overview The Development Engineering team transforms vision into reality. By owning the civil and structural foundations of project design from early due diligence through Issued for Construction (IFC) and into construction support we de-risk land, permitting, cost, and schedule so Intersect can scale clean energy infrastructure at speed. Our work blends deep technical rigor with practical project management, in close collaboration with EPC partners, consultants, utilities, and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery. Joining this team means contributing directly to Intersect’s mission of powering a sustainable future while growing your expertise in large-scale power project execution. ## What You’ll Do Set the design criteria & align stakeholders Collaborate with internal teams, hyperscalers, external consultants, and AHJs to define and develop civil and structural design criteria aligned with project goals and regulatory requirements Provide civil engineering direction and oversight for data center-adjacent power facilities, coordinating closely with A/E consultants and general contractors Advance project development & manage risk Support project development from concept to completion, identifying and mitigating design, budget, and schedule risks with a civil-engineering focus Translate commercial, permitting, and site constraints into clear engineering guidance and decision-ready documentation Optimize layouts for land, cost & permitting Optimize civil site layouts for efficient land use, considering equipment selection, topography, environmental constraints, and permitting requirements Balance constructability, cost, and schedule while iterating designs to reduce risk and improve outcomes Run technical diligence & surveys Manage and coordinate site technical diligence, including hydrology, geotechnical, and transportation studies Procure boundary/topographic surveys and crossing/encroachment matrices; coordinate crossing locations with utilities, landowners, and other stakeholders Deliver integrated civil & structural design Lead engineering consultants and general contractors through constraint mapping, civil and structural design, value engineering, and design reviews Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, industry standards, and project specifications, maintaining clear, review-ready documentation Coordinate across disciplines Work closely with Wind, PV, BESS, Data Center, and High-Voltage engineering teams to resolve interfaces and deliver integrated designs Support permitting & approvals Assist in obtaining development and construction permits, ensuring compliance with local regulations and expediting approvals Enable procurement & contracting Support value engineering and prepare civil/structural scope and contract exhibits, ensuring cost-effective solutions aligned with project specifications ## What You’ll Bring A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering or equivalent experience that prepares you to guide complex site designs 7+ years of technical civil/structural design experience, including 2+ years leading multidisciplinary design processes for utility-scale power projects Strong command of design development, construction methods, relevant codes and standards, and safety fundamentals for large-scale site work Ability to balance design, production, cost, schedule, and land-use considerations; and to clearly explain tradeoffs to diverse audiences Proven project management skills with the judgment to prioritize across multiple, simultaneous projects Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D; familiarity with project tools such as Procore and MS Project (or similar) Collaborative communicator who builds trust with internal teams, EPCs, consultants, AHJs, and landowners A growth mindset, curiosity to learn, willingness to mentor peers and drive to improve playbooks and standards Bonus Points Hands-on experience with grading, stormwater management, erosion control, and SWPPP preparation Experience taking projects from early site diligence through construction Total Rewards Compensation: USD$188,000 to USD$200,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus) 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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