Manager, PV Performance Engineering

Intersect is a company focused on innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure, recently announced to be acquired by Google. The role involves leading PV design and performance engineering for utility-scale solar projects, managing engineering consultants, and ensuring optimal project performance throughout its lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical design (system sizing, equipment selection, electrical modeling) to meet performance and financial targets
• Oversee technology selection for PV modules, trackers, DC collection, and wire management systems
• Guide Independent Engineers (IE) through project financing diligence
• Optimize design to achieve the lowest Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
• Develop and manage technical specifications for EPC, energy testing protocols, and vendor requirements
• Support energy estimation for PPA negotiations and ensure cost-efficient, constructible solutions
• Lead analysis of pre-construction met station data to improve energy model accuracy
• Collaborate across teams (development, land, procurement) to resolve regulatory, permitting, and technical challenges
• Ensure adherence to environmental health and safety standards
• Analyze data to diagnose inverter faults and prepare root cause analysis (RCA) reports
• Use field data to recommend design improvements and maintain as-built models for long-term system analysis
• Support clean fuel and green hydrogen energy modeling
• Develop simplified energy models for green molecule production

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering required
• 6+ years in PV performance engineering for utility-scale systems, covering development, design, EPC contracting, and construction phases
• Minimum of 5 capacity tests conducted for utility scale PV power plants per ASTM E2848 standard
• Managed Independent Engineers scope and deliverables for project financing
• Advised procurement on PV module and single-axis tracker purchases for projects ≥100MW or a cumulative 200MW
• Expertise in performance optimization and risk assessment
• Strong project management skills with a focus on time management and prioritization
• Deep understanding of PV modules, DC collection, inverters, and relevant standards (NEC, UL, etc.)
• Proficient in tools like PVSyst and Plant Predict
• MS or PhD in Engineering
• Scripting knowledge (VBA, Matlab, Python)
• Commercially minded engineer focused on LCOE/LCOS
• Possesses the ability to quantify risk and opportunities around unknowns in design and technology
• Understands PV and ESS development processes
• Thrives in a cross functional environment, able to guide discussion and identify dependencies between design, production, cost, land use, and LCOE
• Strong coordination skills across internal stakeholders and external engineering/EPC partners