Full-Time

Manager – PV & Performance Engineering

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Intersect Power

Intersect Power

201-500 employees

Develops and operates clean energy projects

Energy
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$140k - $150kAnnually

+ 25% Annual Target Bonus

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Environmental Engineering
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
Requirements
  • 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.
  • BS in Engineering required; MS or PhD in Engineering preferred.
  • Strong project management skills with a focus on time management, prioritization, and process development.
  • 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.
  • Working knowledge and practical understanding of the relevant PV codes and standards.
Responsibilities
  • Lead technical design (system sizing, equipment selection, electrical modeling) to meet performance and financial targets.
  • Create, maintain, and own PV performance & energy models for power plants and modeling process.
  • Oversee technology selection for inverters, transformers, 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 Operations team with data mining and analysis to perform debugging and root cause analysis and support engineering design improvements.
  • Support energy estimation for PPA negotiations and ensure cost-efficient, constructable 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.
  • Support clean fuel and green hydrogen energy modeling.

Intersect Power focuses on creating large-scale clean energy projects that aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The company develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy infrastructure, primarily solar power plants, and sells the generated electricity to various clients, including businesses and government entities, through structured agreements known as offtakes. This model provides a stable revenue stream by ensuring energy is sold at predetermined prices. Intersect Power stands out from competitors due to its innovative approach to integrating clean electricity into the economy and its recognition in the Sustainability category of Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards. The company's goal is to redefine the clean energy industry and contribute to deep decarbonization efforts to combat climate change.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$7.3B

Headquarters

Beaverton, Oregon

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

56%

1 year growth

56%

2 year growth

56%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Google's $800m investment boosts Intersect Power's clean energy initiatives.
  • Federal incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act enhance project financial viability.
  • Advancements in solar panel efficiency improve project profitability.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition may impact Intersect Power's market share and profitability.
  • Volatility in raw material prices could increase project costs.
  • Potential delays in project timelines due to regulatory approvals.

What makes Intersect Power unique

  • Intersect Power integrates clean electricity into the broader economy innovatively.
  • The company has a pipeline of 3.2GWDC solar and storage projects by 2023.
  • Intersect Power operates in both retail and wholesale energy markets.

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