Civil Development Engineer, Renewable Energy

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.Intersect 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.Location & Team GatheringsIntersect 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.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.About This RoleAs part of Intersect’s Development Engineering team, you’ll provide civil and structural guidance that turns early concepts into buildable, code-compliant designs for grid-scale solar, storage, and compute-adjacent data center sites. You’ll set clear design criteria, optimize layouts for land and cost efficiency, and coordinate technical diligence so projects move from site control through Issued for Construction (IFC) with fewer surprises.You’ll work as an individual contributor while partnering closely with Development, Real Estate, Permitting, Construction, Finance, and external A/E consultants, EPC partners and general contractors. Your work ensures safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery.Team OverviewThe Development Engineering team transforms vision into reality. By owning the civil and structural foundations of project design from early due diligence through Issued for Construction (IFC) and into construction support we de-risk land, permitting, cost, and schedule so Intersect can scale clean energy infrastructure at speed. Our work blends deep technical rigor with practical project management, in close collaboration with EPC partners, consultants, utilities, and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery. Joining this team means contributing directly to Intersect’s mission of powering a sustainable future while growing your expertise in large-scale power project execution.What You’ll DoSet the design criteria & align stakeholdersCollaborate with internal teams, hyperscalers, external consultants, and AHJs to define and develop civil and structural design criteria aligned with project goals and regulatory requirementsProvide civil engineering direction and oversight for data center-adjacent power facilities, coordinating closely with A/E consultants and general contractorsAdvance project development & manage riskSupport project development from concept to completion, identifying and mitigating design, budget, and schedule risks with a civil-engineering focusTranslate commercial, permitting, and site constraints into clear engineering guidance and decision-ready documentationOptimize layouts for land, cost & permittingOptimize civil site layouts for efficient land use, considering equipment selection, topography, environmental constraints, and permitting requirementsBalance constructability, cost, and schedule while iterating designs to reduce risk and improve outcomesRun technical diligence & surveysManage and coordinate site technical diligence, including hydrology, geotechnical, and transportation studiesProcure boundary/topographic surveys and crossing/encroachment matrices; coordinate crossing locations with utilities, landowners, and other stakeholdersDeliver integrated civil & structural designLead engineering consultants and general contractors through constraint mapping, civil and structural design, value engineering, and design reviewsEnsure designs comply with relevant codes, industry standards, and project specifications, maintaining clear, review-ready documentationCoordinate across disciplinesWork closely with Wind, PV, BESS, Data Center, and High-Voltage engineering teams to resolve interfaces and deliver integrated designsSupport permitting & approvalsAssist in obtaining development and construction permits, ensuring compliance with local regulations and expediting approvalsEnable procurement & contractingSupport value engineering and prepare civil/structural scope and contract exhibits, ensuring cost-effective solutions aligned w