Government Affairs South Regulatory Lead

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.

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.

The Government Affairs Regulatory Lead for the South Central region is the regional large load expert within the Government Affairs team and will support our active development within ERCOT, and future development within SPP. This position is responsible for the coordination of the politics of regulatory issues with relevant teams including Development, Engineering, and the Head of Texas Government Affairs. This role will collaborate with these other teams to address regulatory activity affecting the company’s business interests—including engagement with relevant state agencies such as utility commissions, grid operators and other state agencies as needed.

The role includes external representation with trade associations, digital infrastructure organizations, and NGOs. The individual will strategize and lead campaigns to achieve Intersect’s regulatory goals, ensure alignment of company priorities with political and market realities, and support the company’s growing digital infrastructure strategy. The position reports to the Head of State Government Affairs and works closely with regional Development, Engineering, and Community Engagement teams.

The role is based in-region (Austin, Texas preferred) with required in-person engagement across assigned states.

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition by shaping policy environments that enable large-scale energy infrastructure development. Government Affairs partners closely with Development, Permitting, Community Engagement, and executive leadership to align public policy strategy with commercial objectives. By building strong relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders, the team ensures Intersect can responsibly scale its impact while navigating complex legislative and regulatory landscapes.

• Attend and represent the company at public utility commission meetings, with grid operators and other relevant agencies at the state level.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with important policymakers, executive officials, and staff (Texas agencies, with future expansion to Oklahoma and New Mexico are the priority for…