Software Engineer, Microgrid Controls Developer

Intersect

1d • $185,000 - $195,000 • Remote

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s Microgrid Engineering team, you’ll help design and deploy high-performance controls software that enables reliable, grid-interactive and off-grid microgrids at unprecedented scale. This role delivers robust, well-tested real-time control algorithms that support critical infrastructure, partnering closely with controls engineers, utilities, equipment suppliers, and operations teams. Your work will directly influence system safety, performance, and long-term maintainability across development, validation, and field deployment.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–6+ years of experience in real-time or embedded software development, industrial controls, or SCADA/automation environments.
• Proficiency in industrial control and embedded languages such as C++, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, SEL RTAC logic, CODESYS, Lua, Rust, or C.
• Experience controlling generation assets and power equipment using industrial protocols such as Modbus or DNP3.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as Simulink or Modelica.
• Experience with modern development practices including version control, automated testing, and validation pipelines.
• A collaborative work style and the ability to translate cross-functional requirements into reliable real-time control software.
• Attention to detail, strong documentation habits, and a mindset focused on safety and long-term system performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithms for real-time control of microgrid components.
• Collaborate with partner teams and equipment suppliers.
• Translate system requirements and specifications into efficient, safe, and maintainable embedded controls code
• Define and execute validation procedures to ensure controller compliance with utility interconnection agreements and ancillary market requirements when grid-connected.
• Support controller verification through simulation, testing, and field validation.
• Set up and maintain code repositories, build tools, and CI/CD workflows
• Implement unit tests integration tests, and hardware abstraction layers to support scalable development
• Contribute to clear documentation of software behavior, interfaces, and design assumptions.
• Participate in code reviews to improve reliability, safety, and overall software quality.
• Support debugging of unexpected controller behavior before and after deployment, including field data analysis and log review.

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, and One Medical

What This Job Offers

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