<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 Microgrid Engineering team, you’ll lead the development and evolution of the control systems that enable large-scale, resilient microgrids powering critical infrastructure. This role combines deep technical ownership with people leadership guiding architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the control stack meets the highest standards for safety, reliability, and performance across both islanded and grid-interactive environments. This role is designed for an experienced engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of software, power systems, and real-world operations. You’ll work closely with equipment suppliers, operations teams, and cross-functional partners to prove what’s possible as Intersect deploys microgrids at unprecedented scale.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">Team Overview</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the energy transition by designing, validating, and deploying large-scale microgrid systems that support critical infrastructure. The Microgrid Engineering team works across software, hardware, and operations to deliver systems that are safe, reliable, and economically optimized, while giving team members the opportunity to work on complex, first-of-their-kind technical challenges alongside experienced cross-functional partners.</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;">Lead and Develop the Controls Engineering Team</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Lead, mentor, and grow a team of controls engineers and software developers</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Responsible for microgrid control code and documentation</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Set clear technical direction, review designs and code, and support career development across the team</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Establish and enforce development best practices including version control, pull requests, coding standards, and unit testing</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Own Microgrid Controls Architecture and Roadmap</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Define the technical approach and long-term roadmap for the supervisory microgrid controller, equipment control interfaces, and SCADA integration</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Translate system-level requirements into scalable, maintainable control software architectures</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Partner with internal teams to align controls strategy with system performance, reliability, and operational goals</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Enable Equipment Integration and Grid Compliance</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Coordinate with equipment suppliers across PV, wind, battery storage, and thermal generation to define control interfaces and qualification requirements</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Define and tune key parameters such as droop control, dispatch logic, and ride-through behavior</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Ensure grid-connected operation complies with utility interconnection agreements and applicable ancillary market requirements</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Validate, Test, and Improve System Performance</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Lead validation planning across Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), vendor testing, and site-level validation</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Oversee modeling and analysis of economic tradeoffs including fuel efficiency, cycling, curtailment, and interconnection constraints</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Assist with post-event root cause analysis, reviewing telemetry and event logs to improve reliability and performance</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Support Operations and Continuous Improvement</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Partner with operations teams to diagnose unexpected control behavior and drive timely resolution</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Document issues clearly and coordinate corrective actions across internal and external stakeholders</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Use operational learnings to continuously improve control strategies and development processes</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">What You’ll Bring</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	8–12+ years of experience in real-time controls, power systems, or microgrid / DER controls.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	3–5+ years of experience leading engineering teams or serving in a technical management role.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Strong background in real-time control systems for power or industrial applications.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Experience with microgrids and distributed energy resources.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Fluency in software lifecycle management, quality assurance practices, and disciplined development workflows.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Hands-on experience with industrial or embedded control languages such as C++, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, SEL RTAC logic, CODESYS, Lua, Rust, or C; commissioning SCADA systems experience is a plus.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and standard protective measures for control systems.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	Knowledge of utility grid interconnection and market requirements, particularly ERCOT.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">•	A collaborative, systems-oriented mindset that will help you succeed in cross-functional, fast-moving environments.</span></div><br><br><br><div><b style="font-size:18px;">Total Rewards</b></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;"> USD$ 185,000- $195,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)</span><b style="font-size:16px;"> </b></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;">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 build control systems that power critical infrastructure at unprecedented scale? Apply now and help shape the future of microgrid technology while growing your leadership impact.</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>

Software Engineer, Microgrid Controls Manager

<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 Microgrid Engineering team, you’ll lead the development and evolution of the control systems that enable large-scale, resilient microgrids powering critical infrastructure. This role combines deep technical ownership with people leadership guiding architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the control stack meets the highest standards for safety, reliability, and performance across both islanded and grid-interactive environments. This role is designed for an experienced engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of software, power systems, and real-world operations. You’ll work closely with equipment suppliers, operations teams, and cross-functional partners to prove what’s possible as Intersect deploys microgrids at unprecedented scale.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Team Overview</b></div><div><span>This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the energy transition by designing, validating, and deploying large-scale microgrid systems that support critical infrastructure. The Microgrid Engineering team works across software, hardware, and operations to deliver systems that are safe, reliable, and economically optimized, while giving team members the opportunity to work on complex, first-of-their-kind technical challenges alongside experienced cross-functional partners.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>What You’ll Do</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>Lead and Develop the Controls Engineering Team</span></div><div><span>•	Lead, mentor, and grow a team of controls engineers and software developers</span></div><div><span>•	Responsible for microgrid control code and documentation</span></div><div><span>•	Set clear technical direction, review designs and code, and support career development across the team</span></div><div><span>•	Establish and enforce development best practices including version control, pull requests, coding standards, and unit testing</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Own Microgrid Controls Architecture and Roadmap</span></div><div><span>•	Define the technical approach and long-term roadmap for the supervisory microgrid controller, equipment control interfaces, and SCADA integration</span></div><div><span>•	Translate system-level requirements into scalable, maintainable control software architectures</span></div><div><span>•	Partner with internal teams to align controls strategy with system performance, reliability, and operational goals</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Enable Equipment Integration and Grid Compliance</span></div><div><span>•	Coordinate with equipment suppliers across PV, wind, battery storage, and thermal generation to define control interfaces and qualification requirements</span></div><div><span>•	Define and tune key parameters such as droop control, dispatch logic, and ride-through behavior</span></div><div><span>•	Ensure grid-connected operation complies with utility interconnection agreements and applicable ancillary market requirements</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Validate, Test, and Improve System Performance</span></div><div><span>•	Lead validation planning across Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), vendor testing, and site-level validation</span></div><div><span>•	Oversee modeling and analysis of economic tradeoffs including fuel efficiency, cycling, curtailment, and interconnection constraints</span></div><div><span>•	Assist with post-event root cause analysis, reviewing telemetry and event logs to improve reliability and performance</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Support Operations and Continuous Improvement</span></div><div><span>•	Partner with operations teams to diagnose unexpected control behavior and drive timely resolution</span></div><div><span>•	Document issues clearly and coordinate corrective actions across internal and external stakeholders</span></div><div><span>•	Use operational learnings to continuously improve control strategies and development processes</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>What You’ll Bring</b></div><div><span>•	8–12+ years of experience in real-time controls, power systems, or microgrid / DER controls.</span></div><div><span>•	3–5+ years of experience leading engineering teams or serving in a technical management role.</span></div><div><span>•	Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.</span></div><div><span>•	Strong background in real-time control systems for power or industrial applications.</span></div><div><span>•	Experience with microgrids and distributed energy resources.</span></div><div><span>•	Fluency in software lifecycle management, quality assurance practices, and disciplined development workflows.</span></div><div><span>•	Hands-on experience with industrial or embedded control languages such as C++, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, SEL RTAC logic, CODESYS, Lua, Rust, or C; commissioning SCADA systems experience is a plus.</span></div><div><span>•	Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and standard protective measures for control systems.</span></div><div><span>•	Knowledge of utility grid interconnection and market requirements, particularly ERCOT.</span></div><div><span>•	A collaborative, systems-oriented mindset that will help you succeed in cross-functional, fast-moving environments.</span></div><br><br><br><div><b>Total Rewards</b></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> USD$ 185,000- $195,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)</span><b>&nbsp;</b></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>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 build control systems that power critical infrastructure at unprecedented scale? Apply now and help shape the future of microgrid technology while growing your leadership impact.</span></div>

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