Intersect - Manager, PV Performance Engineering
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Requirements
- BS in Engineering required; MS or PhD in Engineering preferred.
- 6+ years in PV performance engineering for utility-scale systems, covering development, design, EPC contracting, and construction phases.
- Minimum of 5 capacity tests conducted for utility scale PV power plants per ASTM E2848 standard.
- Managed Independent Engineers scope and deliverables for project financing.
- Advised procurement on PV module and single-axis tracker purchases for projects ≥100MW or a cumulative 200MW.
- Expertise in performance optimization and risk assessment.
- Strong project management skills with a focus on time management and prioritization.
- Deep understanding of PV modules, DC collection, inverters, and relevant standards (NEC, UL, etc.).
- Proficient in tools like PVSyst and Plant Predict.
- Scripting knowledge (VBA, Matlab, Python) is a plus.
- Commercially minded engineer focused on LCOE/LCOS
- Possesses the ability to quantify risk and opportunities around unknowns in design and technology
- Understands PV and ESS development processes
- Thrives in a cross functional environment, able to guide discussion and identify dependencies between design, production, cost, land use, and LCOE
- Strong coordination skills across internal stakeholders and external engineering/EPC partners.
Responsibilities
- Engineering & Design
- Lead technical design (system sizing, equipment selection, electrical modeling) to meet performance and financial targets.
- Oversee technology selection for PV modules, trackers, DC collection, and wire management systems.
- Guide Independent Engineers (IE) through project financing diligence.
- Optimize design to achieve the lowest Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).
- Develop and manage technical specifications for EPC, energy testing protocols, and vendor requirements.
- Support energy estimation for PPA negotiations and ensure cost-efficient, constructible solutions.
- Lead analysis of pre-construction met station data to improve energy model accuracy.
- Collaborate across teams (development, land, procurement) to resolve regulatory, permitting, and technical challenges.
- Ensure adherence to environmental health and safety standards.
- Analyze data to diagnose inverter faults and prepare root cause analysis (RCA) reports.
- Use field data to recommend design improvements and maintain as-built models for long-term system analysis
- Business Development
- Support clean fuel and green hydrogen energy modeling.
- Develop simplified energy models for green molecule production.
Benefits
- At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:
- 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 through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
- Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
- Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical
- Ready to help build the next generation of clean, reliable, and flexible energy solutions? Apply now and join Intersect in accelerating the energy transition while shaping your own impact in the industry.
- 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.
- We sometimes use AI-powered note taking tools during interviews to support our team. They're used only for documentation and don't replace human judgment.
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