PV Performance Engineer

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 Gatherings

 

Intersect 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 Role

 

As part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you'll help ensure our utility-scale solar portfolio performs at its highest potential. You'll combine deep technical expertise with real-world impact by leading PV capacity testing, refining advanced energy models, and translating complex performance data into actionable insights that maximize long-term asset value.

 

Working closely with Asset Management, Project Engineering, and Operations, you'll deliver defensible performance assessments and engineering solutions that strengthen reliability, optimize generation, and improve the long-term performance of our operating fleet.

 

Team Overview

 

The Engineering team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect's mission by ensuring our projects are designed, built, and operated for long-term value and technical excellence. Partnering across Development, Construction, Finance, Asset Management, and Operations, the team applies deep technical expertise to optimize asset performance, reduce risk, and continuously improve our growing portfolio. Joining this team means helping solve complex engineering challenges while contributing to infrastructure that powers communities and supports the future of clean energy.

 

What You'll Do

 

Lead PV Capacity Testing & Performance Validation

• Plan and execute PV capacity testing in accordance with ASTM E2848, delivering accurate, defensible assessments of plant performance.

• Develop testing protocols, coordinate field execution, and synthesize results into clear technical reports.

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to validate performance guarantees and resolve performance discrepancies.

• Analyze testing results and plant data to support operational improvements and long-term asset performance.

 

Resolve Plant Performance Challenges

• Analyze DC collection systems and large-scale plant performance data to identify the root causes of underperformance.

• Lead technical investigations into plant performance issues and recommend corrective actions.

• Support Operations teams in troubleshooting DC collection system issues after commercial operation.

• Translate complex engineering findings into practical, business-focused recommendations for cross-functional partners.

 

Advance Energy Modeling & Long-Term Optimization

• Develop and enhance advanced PV energy models that improve operational strategy and forecasting accuracy.

• Evaluate degradation trends, loss factors, and system behavior to maximize long-term energy production.

• Continuously refine modeling assumptions using operating plant data and performance analytics.

• Deliver technical analyses that improve portfolio