Optimization Analytics Lead
About The Position
Intersect is building the integrated energy infrastructure that the future demands, and this role sits at the center of that mission. As part of the Origination & Trading organization, youâll lead the creation of a programmatic optimization platform that turns real-time data, forecasting models, and asset intelligence into automated ERCOT market decisions. This role delivers long-term portfolio value by enabling sophisticated, reliable optimization across a diverse mix of storage, solar, wind, thermal generation, and load assets, while partnering closely with trading, engineering, and operations teams.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in ERCOT market design, real-time operations, and automated bidding systems.
- Proven experience building production-grade optimization platforms operating on near-real-time data.
- Strong background in forecasting, optimization, and data-driven decision systems across energy assets.
- Experience working with storage, solar, wind, thermal generation, and load resources.
- Hands-on technical leadership with the ability to guide architecture, modeling, and system design decisions.
- Ability to translate complex market rules and asset constraints into reliable, automated solutions.
- Clear communication skills that enable strong partnerships with traders, engineers, and operations teams.
- A mission-driven mindset and long-term perspective aligned with building enduring infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver an advanced optimization platform enabling automated 5-minute ERCOT market bidding across storage, solar, wind, gas generation, and load assets
- Translate market rules, asset constraints, offtake terms, and operational conditions into scalable, automated bidding logic
- Ensure optimization outputs align with portfolio strategy and long-term value creation goals
- Build near-real-time data pipelines that integrate asset telemetry, forecasts, and market data into trading workflows
- Lead the design and selection of forecasting models and optimization frameworks that support fast, reliable decision-making
- Continuously improve forecasting accuracy and optimization performance based on market outcomes and asset feedback
- Partner closely with trading, engineering, and operations teams to align system design with market strategy and operational realities
- Guide technical decisions related to data architecture, software design, and system resilience
- Ensure system reliability and performance in live market conditions
- Mentor engineers and analysts, setting standards for modeling rigor, data quality, and real-time system operations
- Establish repeatable processes and best practices that support scalable growth of optimization capabilities
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 support via Carrot and Maven
- Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
- 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP
- $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
