BESS Engineer

Intersect

4d • $180,000 - $200,000 • Remote

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll help design and deliver utility-scale battery energy storage systems that enable reliable, scalable clean energy infrastructure. This role brings together system design, performance modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-performing energy storage assets integrate seamlessly with generation and grid systems. You’ll play a key role in advancing projects from concept through execution, contributing to long-term decarbonization outcomes.

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition by designing and delivering high-impact energy infrastructure at scale. Working at the intersection of engineering, development, and execution, the team ensures projects are optimized for performance, safety, and long-term value. Joining this team means collaborating with experts across disciplines while contributing to projects that shape the future of energy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory
• 3–7 years of experience in energy storage, power generation, or similar industries
• Hands-on experience designing or supporting utility-scale energy storage or large-scale power systems
• Strong understanding of grid integration and power systems engineering principles
• Expertise in BESS sizing, system design, and performance modeling
• Experience developing medium-voltage infrastructure models and supporting large-scale plant design
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery systems, particularly LFP chemistry for stationary applications
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and other applicable electrical and safety standards
• Experience with modeling tools such as PSCAD, ETAP, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical requirements
• A collaborative, detail-oriented work style that enables success in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a grounded approach to solving complex engineering challenges
• A commitment to technical excellence, safety, and building infrastructure with long-term impact, aligned with Intersect’s core values

Nice To Haves

• a M.S.EE or PhD is preferred
• experience with independent power producers will help you succeed
• Established connections within the energy storage ecosystem, including OEMs, EPC firms, or power producers, will help you succeed
• Understanding of energy markets, project development cycles, and performance optimization strategies will help you succeed

Responsibilities

• Lead a BESS project life cycle from land acquisition to COD
• Support technical negotiations with the BESS OEM, EPCs and their subcontractors
• Design and size utility-scale battery energy storage systems to meet project performance and reliability targets
• Develop and refine performance models to optimize system efficiency and long-term output
• Integrate storage systems with generation assets to ensure seamless operation and grid compatibility
• Build and validate medium-voltage infrastructure calculation tools for large-scale energy projects
• Support power plant design aligned with electrical and safety standards
• Apply engineering best practices to ensure safe, scalable, and compliant system architecture
• Partner with cross-functional teams across engineering, development, and execution to bring projects to life
• Contribute technical expertise to support decision-making across project lifecycle stages
• Help deliver reliable, high-performance storage solutions that align with long-term infrastructure goals

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
• Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven
• Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
• $150 monthly food stipend
• $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet
• pet insurance allowance
• full home office setup
• free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits
• ActiveHero
• One Medical

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level