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# Civil Engineering Technical Lead (Standards & Innovation) at Intersect

- **Company:** Intersect
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-06-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/intersect/92880447-50f8-4acb-a3f0-1cb3cda48f37

## 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 help shape the engineering standards, technical governance, and innovation strategies that support some of the industry’s largest utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. This role serves as a technical leader responsible for developing and continuously improving engineering standards, specifications, processes, and contract exhibits that drive consistency, quality, and long-term value across Intersect’s portfolio.

You’ll collaborate closely with Development Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Asset Management, Legal, Finance, EPC partners, consultants, and equipment suppliers to strengthen technical rigor, improve project delivery, and advance innovative engineering solutions. Through technical leadership and cross-functional partnership, you’ll influence how projects are designed, contracted, built, and operated while helping Intersect scale efficiently and responsibly.

## Team Overview

The Development Engineering Team is a team of driven professionals who serve as the civil engineering subject matter experts (SMEs) for all projects, as well as the project engineers for solar projects. The team plays a pivotal role in managing site design from early-stage due diligence through Issued for Construction design while supporting procurement, construction, and operational activities across the portfolio.

Development Engineering partners closely with consultants, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are technically sound, economically optimized, and positioned for long-term success. Joining this team provides the opportunity to influence some of the most impactful clean energy infrastructure projects in North America while helping establish the standards and best practices that support Intersect’s continued growth.

## What You’ll Do

Engineering Standards, Best Practices & Continuous Improvement Lead the development and evolution of civil and structural engineering standards, specifications, design criteria, and best practices across Intersect’s project portfolio. Drive standardization initiatives that improve quality, constructability, efficiency, and long-term project performance. Integrate lessons learned from project execution into scalable engineering processes and governance frameworks. Champion continuous improvement efforts that strengthen technical consistency and organizational effectiveness.

EPC, Procurement & Technical Strategy Improve engineering-related EPC contract exhibits, technical requirements, and supporting documentation to align with project objectives and portfolio learnings. Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams to strengthen technical risk management practices. Support contracting strategies that improve project execution, consistency, and long-term value creation. Provide technical expertise to help resolve complex engineering and commercial challenges.

Innovation, Technology Evaluation & Portfolio Advancement Identify, evaluate, and advance emerging technologies, equipment solutions, and design approaches that improve project outcomes. Lead technical due diligence efforts, pilot programs, and implementation strategies for new technologies and methodologies. Monitor industry trends and assess opportunities to improve reliability, reduce costs, and accelerate project delivery. Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging thoughtful evaluation and adoption of new engineering solutions.

Technical Leadership Serve as a technical leader for civil and structural engineering standards, innovation initiatives, and continuous improvement programs across the organization. Promote knowledge sharing and develop scalable engineering tools, templates, and processes. Influence the adoption of best practices across development, design, construction, and operational teams. Support portfolio growth through technical excellence, collaboration, and disciplined decision-making.

## What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience will also be considered. 7+ years of technical civil and/or structural design experience, including 2+ years leading multidisciplinary design processes for utility-scale power projects. Demonstrated success developing engineering standards, specifications, design criteria, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement programs across multiple projects or portfolios. Strong understanding of design development, construction methods, applicable codes and standards, permitting considerations, technical risk management, and EPC contracting structures. Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Experience collaborating across engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and commercial functions. Strategic thinking combined with strong attention to detail and a commitment to practical execution. A collaborative leadership style that balances technical excellence, innovation, standardization, and business objectives. Curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset that supports organizational growth and engineering excellence.

Total Rewards

Compensation: $185,000 - $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

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. [linkedin.com/company/intersect-com](https://linkedin.com/company/intersect-com)

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