Wind Project Engineer Lead

Title: Wind Project Engineer Lead

Location: United States

Type: Full-time, remote

Workplace: remote

Category: Engineering

Job Description:

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. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country.

Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. 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 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.

What You’ll Do

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

What You’ll Bring

• 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

• 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

• 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

Total Rewards

At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:

Total Compensation: $220,000 - $260,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)

Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision

Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)

Family Support: 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

Mental Health: 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+

Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track

Perks & Extras: $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

Intersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.

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