<p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto , sans-serif;">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. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country.</span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto , sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto , sans-serif;">Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet. </span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto , sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto , sans-serif;">Location &amp; Team Gatherings</span></strong></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> </p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto , sans-serif;">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.</span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto , sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto , sans-serif;">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></p><div><br></div><div><strong style="font-size:18px;">About This Role</strong></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">As part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll lead the design and evolution of SCADA systems that power our utility-scale clean energy portfolio. Your work will ensure our plants operate with precision, reliability, and full compliance within ERCOT and other nodal markets.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">This role sits at the intersection of power systems, digital infrastructure, and grid integration—shaping how our assets communicate, respond, and perform at scale. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, asset management, and operations to build resilient control architectures that support long-term decarbonization goals and maximize plant uptime.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">This role is planned to start in mid-Q1, with a training period of 4 weeks to reach full productivity by mid-Q2.</span></div><div> </div><div><strong style="font-size:18px;">Team Overview</strong></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition. The Engineering team designs, integrates, and optimizes the technical backbone of our utility-scale assets—ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability across markets. By partnering across development, asset management, operations, and external grid stakeholders, the team enables disciplined growth while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Joining this team means contributing to infrastructure that powers communities while building systems designed for long-run value.</span></div><div> </div><div><strong style="font-size:16px;">What You’ll Do</strong></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Lead SCADA Architecture &amp; Deployment</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Design, implement, and optimize SCADA systems for utility-scale assets operating in ERCOT and other nodal markets</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Oversee plant communications, telemetry, and control system integration to ensure reliable, real-time performance</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Establish scalable SCADA standards that support portfolio growth and long-term infrastructure strategy </span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Ensure Grid Compliance &amp; Protection Coordination</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Align plant controls, protection schemes, and telemetry systems with ERCOT nodal protocols and regulatory requirements</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Partner with grid operators and internal teams to maintain compliance across commissioning, validation, and operations</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Proactively identify and resolve system vulnerabilities to maximize uptime and operational stability</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Drive Cross-Functional Technical Leadership</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Lead complex technical initiatives across engineering, asset management, and operations </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Support plant commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization with disciplined engineering judgment</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Strengthen vendor and EPC partnerships to implement best practices in industrial automation and controls engineering</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Optimize Plant Communications &amp; Controls Performance</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Architect and maintain networking and plant communication systems that ensure secure, resilient operations</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Troubleshoot plant-level controls and telemetry systems to quickly diagnose and resolve performance issues</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Continuously improve system monitoring and reporting to enhance visibility and long-term asset reliability</span></div><div> </div><div><strong style="font-size:18px;">What You’ll Bring</strong></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), with emphasis in power systems or controls engineering</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• 8+ years of experience in utility-scale power generation, independent power producers, or clean energy environments</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Direct experience supporting large-scale power plants within ERCOT or similar nodal markets</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Proven expertise in SCADA architecture design, deployment, and optimization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Strong foundation in power engineering fundamentals, protection coordination, and grid interconnection standards</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Working knowledge of ERCOT market, telemetry, and compliance requirements</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Experience with industrial automation, networking, and plant communications systems</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical initiatives and influence cross-functional stakeholders</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Established relationships with grid operators, EPCs, SCADA vendors, and industrial controls providers that enable effective coordination and rapid issue resolution </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Deep understanding of utility-scale asset commissioning, telemetry validation, and compliance reporting </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Analytical, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to balance systems thinking and hands-on troubleshooting </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Grounded, solutions-focused approach under operational pressure, guided by humility and accountability</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Commitment to disciplined engineering judgment, long-run value creation, and Intersect’s core values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, and People Come First </span></div><div> </div><br><br><br><div><strong style="font-size:18px;">Total Rewards</strong></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> </div><div><strong style="font-size:16px;">Total Compensation:</strong><span style="font-size:16px;"> $221,000 - $260,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)</span></div><div><strong style="font-size:16px;">Health &amp; Wellness:</strong><span style="font-size:16px;"> 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision</span></div><div><strong style="font-size:16px;">Time to Recharge:</strong><span style="font-size:16px;"> Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July &amp; end of year)</span></div><div><strong style="font-size:16px;">Family Support: </strong><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><strong style="font-size:16px;">Mental Health: </strong><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><strong style="font-size:16px;">Retirement:</strong><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><strong style="font-size:16px;">Perks &amp; Extras: </strong><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><p style="line-height:1.29;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto , sans-serif;">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.</span></p>

<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>

SCADA Engineering Lead

<p><span>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. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><strong><span>Location &amp; Team Gatherings</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><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></p><div><br /></div><div><strong>About This Role</strong></div><div> </div><div><span>As part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll lead the design and evolution of SCADA systems that power our utility-scale clean energy portfolio. Your work will ensure our plants operate with precision, reliability, and full compliance within ERCOT and other nodal markets.</span></div><div> </div><div><span>This role sits at the intersection of power systems, digital infrastructure, and grid integration—shaping how our assets communicate, respond, and perform at scale. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, asset management, and operations to build resilient control architectures that support long-term decarbonization goals and maximize plant uptime.</span></div><div> </div><div><span>This role is planned to start in mid-Q1, with a training period of 4 weeks to reach full productivity by mid-Q2.</span></div><div> </div><div><strong>Team Overview</strong></div><div> </div><div><span>This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition. The Engineering team designs, integrates, and optimizes the technical backbone of our utility-scale assets—ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability across markets. By partnering across development, asset management, operations, and external grid stakeholders, the team enables disciplined growth while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Joining this team means contributing to infrastructure that powers communities while building systems designed for long-run value.</span></div><div> </div><div><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></div><div> </div><div><span>Lead SCADA Architecture &amp; Deployment</span></div><div> </div><div><span>• Design, implement, and optimize SCADA systems for utility-scale assets operating in ERCOT and other nodal markets</span></div><div><span>• Oversee plant communications, telemetry, and control system integration to ensure reliable, real-time performance</span></div><div><span>• Establish scalable SCADA standards that support portfolio growth and long-term infrastructure strategy </span></div><div> </div><div><span>Ensure Grid Compliance &amp; Protection Coordination</span></div><div> </div><div><span>• Align plant controls, protection schemes, and telemetry systems with ERCOT nodal protocols and regulatory requirements</span></div><div><span>• Partner with grid operators and internal teams to maintain compliance across commissioning, validation, and operations</span></div><div><span>• Proactively identify and resolve system vulnerabilities to maximize uptime and operational stability</span></div><div> </div><div><span>Drive Cross-Functional Technical Leadership</span></div><div> </div><div><span>• Lead complex technical initiatives across engineering, asset management, and operations </span></div><div><span>• Support plant commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization with disciplined engineering judgment</span></div><div><span>• Strengthen vendor and EPC partnerships to implement best practices in industrial automation and controls engineering</span></div><div> </div><div><span>Optimize Plant Communications &amp; Controls Performance</span></div><div> </div><div><span>• Architect and maintain networking and plant communication systems that ensure secure, resilient operations</span></div><div><span>• Troubleshoot plant-level controls and telemetry systems to quickly diagnose and resolve performance issues</span></div><div><span>• Continuously improve system monitoring and reporting to enhance visibility and long-term asset reliability</span></div><div> </div><div><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></div><div> </div><div><span>• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), with emphasis in power systems or controls engineering</span></div><div><span>• 8+ years of experience in utility-scale power generation, independent power producers, or clean energy environments</span></div><div><span>• Direct experience supporting large-scale power plants within ERCOT or similar nodal markets</span></div><div><span>• Proven expertise in SCADA architecture design, deployment, and optimization</span></div><div><span>• Strong foundation in power engineering fundamentals, protection coordination, and grid interconnection standards</span></div><div><span>• Working knowledge of ERCOT market, telemetry, and compliance requirements</span></div><div><span>• Experience with industrial automation, networking, and plant communications systems</span></div><div><span>• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical initiatives and influence cross-functional stakeholders</span></div><div><span>• Established relationships with grid operators, EPCs, SCADA vendors, and industrial controls providers that enable effective coordination and rapid issue resolution </span></div><div><span>• Deep understanding of utility-scale asset commissioning, telemetry validation, and compliance reporting </span></div><div><span>• Analytical, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to balance systems thinking and hands-on troubleshooting </span></div><div><span>• Grounded, solutions-focused approach under operational pressure, guided by humility and accountability</span></div><div><span>• Commitment to disciplined engineering judgment, long-run value creation, and Intersect’s core values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, and People Come First </span></div><div> </div><br /><br /><br /><div><strong>Total Rewards</strong></div><div><span>At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:</span></div><div> </div><div><strong>Total Compensation:</strong><span> $221,000 - $260,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)</span></div><div><strong>Health &amp; Wellness:</strong><span> 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision</span></div><div><strong>Time to Recharge:</strong><span> Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July &amp; end of year)</span></div><div><strong>Family Support: </strong><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><strong>Mental Health: </strong><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><strong>Retirement:</strong><span> 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track</span></div><div><strong>Perks &amp; Extras: </strong><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><p><span>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.</span></p>

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