Wind Project Engineer Lead

Intersect

3d • $220,000 - $260,000 • Remote

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s Wind Engineering team, you’ll lead the technical vision and execution of utility-scale wind projects, ensuring design integrity from early-stage development through construction handoff. Reporting to the Head of Wind Engineering, this role brings together cross-functional stakeholders to deliver optimized, cost-effective, and reliable project designs. You’ll guide both strategy and execution—building processes, leading a high-performing team, and shaping how projects move from concept to reality with clarity on cost, schedule, and risk.
Team Overview
This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition by delivering high-quality, scalable wind project designs. The Wind Engineering team partners closely with Development, Procurement, Construction, and Operations to ensure projects are technically sound, commercially competitive, and built for long-term performance. Joining this team means contributing to complex, high-impact infrastructure while growing alongside a collaborative and mission-driven group.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in the energy industry, including 8+ years focused on wind engineering
• Deep understanding of wind power plant design, including civil, electrical, and substation systems
• Experience working with wind turbine systems and OEMs, including performance and technology considerations
• Proven experience supporting EPC, TSA, and Owner’s Engineering contract negotiations and execution
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong ability to review technical documentation—including drawings, studies, and reports—and translate insights into cost, schedule, and risk impacts
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and external partners to drive aligned outcomes
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, that build trust and alignment across stakeholders
• A leadership style grounded in mentorship, ownership, and continuous improvement that will help you and your team succeed

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with tools such as Global Mapper, AutoCAD, and/or ArcGIS
• Familiarity with project finance and energy modeling concepts such as NPV, IRR, and LCOE

Responsibilities

• Lead Wind Project Engineering Strategy
• Build and implement processes that ensure consistency, quality, and integrity across all phases of wind project design—from feasibility through detailed engineering
• Establish frameworks for early-stage engagement to improve capital cost visibility, reduce risk, and support accelerated project timelines
• Align technical execution with broader MW business planning to proactively manage team capacity and project needs
• Drive Design Excellence and Risk Management
• Oversee the design of Balance of Plant infrastructure, including MV collection systems, civil works, site roads, and turbine foundations
• Develop and standardize approaches for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating design-related risks across projects
• Ensure all site constraints are effectively integrated into project designs through close collaboration with Development Engineering
• Enable Cross-Functional and External Collaboration
• Partner with internal teams across Development, Procurement, Construction, Operations, and Engineering to align design priorities and execution plans
• Lead technical collaboration with turbine suppliers, EPC contractors, and Owner’s Engineers to optimize design outcomes and performance
• Support EPC and TSA contract evaluations and negotiations, with a focus on design exposure, grid compliance, schedule, and cost considerations
• Optimize Project Performance and Commercial Outcomes
• Coordinate with Wind Resource Assessment to align turbine layouts, technology selection, and BoP design with energy production and cost models
• Guide equipment selection and design decisions based on turbine performance, operational modes, and evolving market trends
• Contribute to improved cost competitiveness through design specification optimization and technical due diligence
• Develop and Lead a High-Performing Team
• Mentor, coach, and grow the Wind Project Engineering team to drive continuous improvement and technical excellence
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise during construction and commissioning phases

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 & 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, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
• $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

What This Job Offers

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