{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6c12e962fdec2afed9273726","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6c12e962fdec2afed9273726","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6c12e962fdec2afed9273726","title":"BESS Engineer","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.\n\nIntersect 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.\n\nLocation & Team Gatherings\nIntersect 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nAbout This Role\nAs part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll help design and deliver utility-scale battery energy storage systems that enable reliable, scalable clean energy infrastructure. This role brings together system design, performance modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-performing energy storage assets integrate seamlessly with generation and grid systems. You’ll play a key role in advancing projects from concept through execution, contributing to long-term decarbonization outcomes.\n\nTeam Overview\nThis team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition by designing and delivering high-impact energy infrastructure at scale. Working at the intersection of engineering, development, and execution, the team ensures projects are optimized for performance, safety, and long-term value. Joining this team means collaborating with experts across disciplines while contributing to projects that shape the future of energy.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\nDesign and Optimize Energy Storage Systems\n\nLead a BESS project life cycle from land acquisition to COD\n\nSupport technical negotiations with the BESS OEM, EPCs and their subcontractors\n\nDesign and size utility-scale battery energy storage systems to meet project performance and reliability targets\n\nDevelop and refine performance models to optimize system efficiency and long‑term output\n\nIntegrate storage systems with generation assets to ensure seamless operation and grid compatibility\n\nDevelop Power Systems and Infrastructure\n\nBuild and validate medium‑voltage infrastructure calculation tools for large‑scale energy projects\n\nSupport power plant design aligned with electrical and safety standards\n\nApply engineering best practices to ensure safe, scalable, and compliant system architecture\n\nCollaborate to Deliver High-Impact Projects\n\nPartner with cross-functional teams across engineering, development, and execution to bring projects to life\n\nContribute technical expertise to support decision-making across project lifecycle stages\n\nHelp deliver reliable, high-performance storage solutions that align with long‑term infrastructure goals\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory, a M.S.EE or PhD is preferred\n\n3–7 years of experience in energy storage, power generation, or similar industries; experience with independent power producers will help you succeed\n\nHands‑on experience designing or supporting utility‑scale energy storage or large‑scale power systems\n\nStrong understanding of grid integration and power systems engineering principles\n\nExpertise in BESS sizing, system design, and performance modeling\n\nExperience developing medium‑voltage infrastructure models and supporting large‑scale plant design\n\nFamiliarity with lithium‑ion battery systems, particularly LFP chemistry for stationary applications\n\nWorking knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and other applicable electrical and safety standards\n\nExperience with modeling tools such as PSCAD, ETAP, or similar platforms\n\nStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical requirements\n\nEstablished connections within the energy storage ecosystem, including OEMs, EPC firms, or power producers, will help you succeed\n\nUnderstanding of energy markets, project development cycles, and performance optimization strategies will help you succeed\n\nA collaborative, detail‑oriented work style that enables success in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments\n\nCuriosity, adaptability, and a grounded approach to solving complex engineering challenges\n\nA commitment to technical excellence, safety, and building infrastructure with long‑term impact, aligned with Intersect’s core values\n\nTotal Rewards\n\nCompensation: $180,000 to $200,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)\n\nEquity: Beyond your salary, you’ll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.\n\nHealth & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision\n\nTime to recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company‑wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)\n\nFamily 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\n\nMental 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+\n\nPerks & 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\n\nIntersect 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. 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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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nAbout This Role\nAs part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll help design and deliver utility-scale battery energy storage systems that enable reliable, scalable clean energy infrastructure. This role brings together system design, performance modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-performing energy storage assets integrate seamlessly with generation and grid systems. You’ll play a key role in advancing projects from concept through execution, contributing to long-term decarbonization outcomes.\n\nTeam Overview\nThis team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition by designing and delivering high-impact energy infrastructure at scale. Working at the intersection of engineering, development, and execution, the team ensures projects are optimized for performance, safety, and long-term value. Joining this team means collaborating with experts across disciplines while contributing to projects that shape the future of energy.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\nDesign and Optimize Energy Storage Systems\n\nLead a BESS project life cycle from land acquisition to COD\n\nSupport technical negotiations with the BESS OEM, EPCs and their subcontractors\n\nDesign and size utility-scale battery energy storage systems to meet project performance and reliability targets\n\nDevelop and refine performance models to optimize system efficiency and long‑term output\n\nIntegrate storage systems with generation assets to ensure seamless operation and grid compatibility\n\nDevelop Power Systems and Infrastructure\n\nBuild and validate medium‑voltage infrastructure calculation tools for large‑scale energy projects\n\nSupport power plant design aligned with electrical and safety standards\n\nApply engineering best practices to ensure safe, scalable, and compliant system architecture\n\nCollaborate to Deliver High-Impact Projects\n\nPartner with cross-functional teams across engineering, development, and execution to bring projects to life\n\nContribute technical expertise to support decision-making across project lifecycle stages\n\nHelp deliver reliable, high-performance storage solutions that align with long‑term infrastructure goals\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory, a M.S.EE or PhD is preferred\n\n3–7 years of experience in energy storage, power generation, or similar industries; experience with independent power producers will help you succeed\n\nHands‑on experience designing or supporting utility‑scale energy storage or large‑scale power systems\n\nStrong understanding of grid integration and power systems engineering principles\n\nExpertise in BESS sizing, system design, and performance modeling\n\nExperience developing medium‑voltage infrastructure models and supporting large‑scale plant design\n\nFamiliarity with lithium‑ion battery systems, particularly LFP chemistry for stationary applications\n\nWorking knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and other applicable electrical and safety standards\n\nExperience with modeling tools such as PSCAD, ETAP, or similar platforms\n\nStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical requirements\n\nEstablished connections within the energy storage ecosystem, including OEMs, EPC firms, or power producers, will help you succeed\n\nUnderstanding of energy markets, project development cycles, and performance optimization strategies will help you succeed\n\nA collaborative, detail‑oriented work style that enables success in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments\n\nCuriosity, adaptability, and a grounded approach to solving complex engineering challenges\n\nA commitment to technical excellence, safety, and building infrastructure with long‑term impact, aligned with Intersect’s core values\n\nTotal Rewards\n\nCompensation: $180,000 to $200,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)\n\nEquity: Beyond your salary, you’ll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.\n\nHealth & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision\n\nTime to recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company‑wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)\n\nFamily 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\n\nMental 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+\n\nPerks & 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\n\nIntersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. 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