Intersect is looking to develop and evolve control systems for large-scale, resilient microgrids powering critical infrastructure, and is seeking an experienced engineering leader to guide architectural decisions and ensure the control stack meets the highest standards for safety, reliability, and performance.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of experience in real-time controls, power systems, or microgrid / DER controls
- 3–5+ years of experience leading engineering teams or serving in a technical management role
- Strong background in real-time control systems for power or industrial applications
- Experience with microgrids and distributed energy resources
- Fluency in software lifecycle management, quality assurance practices, and disciplined development workflows
- Hands-on experience with industrial or embedded control languages such as C++, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, SEL RTAC logic, CODESYS, Lua, Rust, or C
- Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and standard protective measures for control systems
Responsibilities
- Lead and Develop the Controls Engineering Team
- Own Microgrid Controls Architecture and Roadmap
- Enable Equipment Integration and Grid Compliance
- Validate, Test, and Improve System Performance
- Support Operations and Continuous Improvement
- Set clear technical direction, review designs and code, and support career development across the team
- Establish and enforce development best practices including version control, pull requests, coding standards, and unit testing
Other
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- A collaborative, systems-oriented mindset that will help you succeed in cross-functional, fast-moving environments
- 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
- 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
