BESS Engineer

Summary

Intersect is a company focused on innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure to preserve the planet. As a BESS Engineer, you will design and deliver utility-scale battery energy storage systems, ensuring high performance and integration with generation and grid systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a BESS project life cycle from land acquisition to COD
• Support technical negotiations with the BESS OEM, EPCs and their subcontractors
• Design and size utility-scale battery energy storage systems to meet project performance and reliability targets
• Develop and refine performance models to optimize system efficiency and long-term output
• Integrate storage systems with generation assets to ensure seamless operation and grid compatibility
• Build and validate medium-voltage infrastructure calculation tools for large-scale energy projects
• Support power plant design aligned with electrical and safety standards
• Apply engineering best practices to ensure safe, scalable, and compliant system architecture
• Partner with cross-functional teams across engineering, development, and execution to bring projects to life
• Contribute technical expertise to support decision-making across project lifecycle stages
• Help deliver reliable, high-performance storage solutions that align with long-term infrastructure goals

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory, a M.S.EE or PhD is preferred
• 3–7 years of experience in energy storage, power generation, or similar industries; experience with independent power producers will help you succeed
• Hands-on experience designing or supporting utility-scale energy storage or large-scale power systems
• Strong understanding of grid integration and power systems engineering principles
• Expertise in BESS sizing, system design, and performance modeling
• Experience developing medium-voltage infrastructure models and supporting large-scale plant design
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery systems, particularly LFP chemistry for stationary applications
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and other applicable electrical and safety standards
• Experience with modeling tools such as PSCAD, ETAP, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical requirements
• Established connections within the energy storage ecosystem, including OEMs, EPC firms, or power producers, will help you succeed
• Understanding of energy markets, project development cycles, and performance optimization strategies will help you succeed
• A collaborative, detail-oriented work style that enables success in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a grounded approach to solving complex engineering challenges
• A commitment to technical excellence, safety, and building infrastructure with long-term impact, aligned with Intersect's core values
• M.S.EE or PhD

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory, a M.S.EE or PhD is preferred
• 3–7 years of experience in energy storage, power generation, or similar industries; experience with independent power producers will help you succeed
• Hands-on experience designing or supporting utility-scale energy storage or large-scale power systems
• Strong understanding of grid integration and power systems engineering principles
• Expertise in BESS sizing, system design, and performance modeling
• Experience developing medium-voltage infrastructure models and supporting large-scale plant design
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery systems, particularly LFP chemistry for stationary applications
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and other applicable electrical and safety standards
• Experience with modeling tools such as PSCAD, ETAP, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical requirements
• Established connections within the energy storage ecosystem, including OEMs, EPC firms, or power producers, will help you succeed
• Understanding of energy markets, project development cycles, and performance optimization strategies will help you succeed
• A collaborative, detail-oriented work style that enables success in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a grounded approach to solving complex engineering challenges
• A commitment to technical excellence, safety, and building infrastructure with long-term impact, aligned with Intersect's core values

Nice to Haves

• M.S.EE or PhD

Benefits

• Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.
• 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
• One Medical