<div><b style="font-size:18px;">Location &amp; Team Gatherings</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">About This Role</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">As part of Intersect’s Origination &amp; Trading team, you’ll lead the integration, management and optimization of Intersect’s Data Center private use networks (PUN) in ERCOT. Reporting to the Head of Origination, Trading &amp; Valuation, you’ll own the QSE relationship, manage the PUN setup and  ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.  As PUNs become operational, you will work with the trading team to form the commercial strategy to optimize and manage the loads with the generators and in the market. This role blends technical expertise, market optimization experience, regulatory fluency, and commercial creativity to deliver strategies that enable Intersect’s portfolio to serve PUN load.  </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">Team Overview</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The Origination &amp; Trading team is responsible for Intersect’s revenue generation via long term contracting done on the Origination side and market optimization/short-term hedging done on the trading side of the team. This candidate will be the first hire in the Load Management function of the team, which will sit alongside the trading team. To be successful, this candidate must have experience optimizing loads and generation in ERCOT and be able to collaborate across Development, Engineering, Finance, Construction, and Operations, as well as with utilities, regulators, and offtakers.</span><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">What You’ll Do</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Set Up and Manage Large Loads</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Partner with and own the QSE/FRP 3rd party relationship to ensure PUNs are set up properly to meet the needs of the renewable projects and customer </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Lead the registration and management of large loads in ERCOT</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Coordinate with load customer to define energy manager scope </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Register load with relevant demand response programs </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Support the retail supply agreement contract negotiations and ensure compliance with the agreements</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Ensure operational and regulatory compliance with all load integration processes</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Partner with internal teams to align load setup with project timelines and grid interconnection strategies</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Optimize Energy Management</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Provide subject-matter expertise on data center energy management, including forecasting, demand optimization, and risk management</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Develop optimization strategies to reduce load customer’s risk (4CP charges, etc)</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Navigate Regulatory Complexity</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Stay current on state and federal energy regulations impacting tariffs, load management, and service agreements</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Understand and monitor ERCOT protocols related to large loads and PUN structures</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Establish clear understanding of all metering, settlement, and dispatch mechanics of large loads and PUN structures</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Advise internal teams and clients on compliance requirements across ERCOT, SPP, and other markets</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Engage Stakeholders and Drive Impact</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Build strong relationships with utilities, LSEs, regulators, and market operators to unlock new opportunities</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Collaborate with Development, Project Finance, and Strategy teams to ensure energy management solutions align with Intersect’s broader portfolio and business goals</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Act as the trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on data center management strategy</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">What You’ll Bring</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Bachelor’s degree in economics, energy management, engineering, finance, or a related field (MBA or master’s preferred)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• 6+ years experience in setting up large loads in ERCOT and/or SPP</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Experience managing and optimizing large loads in ERCOT </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Experience optimizing renewable and gas generation in ERCOT </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Experience working on a trading desk and managing revenue </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Extensive commercial experience spanning both load and generation projects</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Deep knowledge of tariff structures, retail markets, and regulatory frameworks across multiple RTO/ISO regions</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Strong grasp of energy markets, load forecasting, and data center energy optimization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Project management skills with the ability to meet milestones and coordinate across teams</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Familiarity with energy management and regulatory reporting tools</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to bridge technical, regulatory, and commercial perspectives</span></div><br><br><br><div><b style="font-size:18px;">Total Rewards</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Total Compensation:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> $247,500 to $262,500 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Health &amp; Wellness:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Time to Recharge:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July &amp; end of year)</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Family Support: </b><span style="font-size:16px;">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</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Mental Health: </b><span style="font-size:16px;">Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy &amp; psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Retirement:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Perks &amp; Extras: </b><span style="font-size:16px;">$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</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.</span></div>

<p>Founded in 2016, Intersect Power is a clean energy company bringing innovative and scalable low-carbon solutions to its customers in retail and wholesale energy markets. The company develops some of the world&rsquo;s largest clean energy resources providing low-carbon electricity, fuels, and related products to customers across North America.</p>

Data Center Load Management & Optimization Lead

<div><b>Location &amp; Team Gatherings</b></div><div><span>Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>About This Role</b></div><div><span>As part of Intersect’s Origination &amp; Trading team, you’ll lead the integration, management and optimization of Intersect’s Data Center private use networks (PUN) in ERCOT. Reporting to the Head of Origination, Trading &amp; Valuation, you’ll own the QSE relationship, manage the PUN setup and&nbsp; ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.&nbsp; As PUNs become operational, you will work with the trading team to form the commercial strategy to optimize and manage the loads with the generators and in the market. This role blends technical expertise, market optimization experience, regulatory fluency, and commercial creativity to deliver strategies that enable Intersect’s portfolio to serve PUN load.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Team Overview</b></div><div><span>The Origination &amp; Trading team is responsible for Intersect’s revenue generation via long term contracting done on the Origination side and market optimization/short-term hedging done on the trading side of the team. This candidate will be the first hire in the Load Management function of the team, which will sit alongside the trading team. To be successful, this candidate must have experience optimizing loads and generation in ERCOT and be able to collaborate across Development, Engineering, Finance, Construction, and Operations, as well as with utilities, regulators, and offtakers.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>What You’ll Do</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>Set Up and Manage Large Loads</span></div><div><span>• Partner with and own the QSE/FRP 3rd party relationship to ensure PUNs are set up properly to meet the needs of the renewable projects and customer&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>• Lead the registration and management of large loads in ERCOT</span></div><div><span>• Coordinate with load customer to define energy manager scope&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>• Register load with relevant demand response programs&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>• Support the retail supply agreement contract negotiations and ensure compliance with the agreements</span></div><div><span>• Ensure operational and regulatory compliance with all load integration processes</span></div><div><span>• Partner with internal teams to align load setup with project timelines and grid interconnection strategies</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Optimize Energy Management</span></div><div><span>• Provide subject-matter expertise on data center energy management, including forecasting, demand optimization, and risk management</span></div><div><span>• Develop optimization strategies to reduce load customer’s risk (4CP charges, etc)</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Navigate Regulatory Complexity</span></div><div><span>• Stay current on state and federal energy regulations impacting tariffs, load management, and service agreements</span></div><div><span>• Understand and monitor ERCOT protocols related to large loads and PUN structures</span></div><div><span>• Establish clear understanding of all metering, settlement, and dispatch mechanics of large loads and PUN structures</span></div><div><span>• Advise internal teams and clients on compliance requirements across ERCOT, SPP, and other markets</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Engage Stakeholders and Drive Impact</span></div><div><span>• Build strong relationships with utilities, LSEs, regulators, and market operators to unlock new opportunities</span></div><div><span>• Collaborate with Development, Project Finance, and Strategy teams to ensure energy management solutions align with Intersect’s broader portfolio and business goals</span></div><div><span>• Act as the trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on data center management strategy</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>What You’ll Bring</b></div><div><span>• Bachelor’s degree in economics, energy management, engineering, finance, or a related field (MBA or master’s preferred)</span></div><div><span>• 6+ years experience in setting up large loads in ERCOT and/or SPP</span></div><div><span>• Experience managing and optimizing large loads in ERCOT&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>• Experience optimizing renewable and gas generation in ERCOT&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>• Experience working on a trading desk and managing revenue&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>• Extensive commercial experience spanning both load and generation projects</span></div><div><span>• Deep knowledge of tariff structures, retail markets, and regulatory frameworks across multiple RTO/ISO regions</span></div><div><span>• Strong grasp of energy markets, load forecasting, and data center energy optimization</span></div><div><span>• Project management skills with the ability to meet milestones and coordinate across teams</span></div><div><span>• Exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills</span></div><div><span>• Familiarity with energy management and regulatory reporting tools</span></div><div><span>• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to bridge technical, regulatory, and commercial perspectives</span></div><br><br><br><div><b>Total Rewards</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Total Compensation:</b><span> $247,500 to $262,500 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)</span></div><div><b>Health &amp; Wellness:</b><span> 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision</span></div><div><b>Time to Recharge:</b><span> Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July &amp; end of year)</span></div><div><b>Family Support: </b><span>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</span></div><div><b>Mental Health: </b><span>Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy &amp; psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+</span></div><div><b>Retirement:</b><span> 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track</span></div><div><b>Perks &amp; Extras: </b><span>$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</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>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.</span></div>

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