Civil Engineering Technical Lead; Standards & Innovation

Location & Team Gatherings

We are looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs (SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON) to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.

As part of Intersect's Development Engineering team, you will help shape the engineering standards, technical governance, and innovation strategies that support some of the industry's largest utility‑scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. This role serves as a technical leader responsible for developing and continuously improving engineering standards, specifications, processes, and contract exhibits that drive consistency, quality, and long‑term value across Intersect's portfolio.

You will collaborate closely with Development Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Asset Management, Legal, Finance, EPC partners, consultants, and equipment suppliers to strengthen technical rigor, improve project delivery, and advance innovative engineering solutions.

The Development Engineering Team consists of civil engineering subject‑matter experts (SMEs) and project engineers for solar projects. The team manages site design from early‑stage due diligence through issued‑for‑construction design, while supporting procurement, construction, and operational activities across the portfolio. They partner closely with consultants, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are technically sound, economically optimized, and positioned for long‑term success.

• Lead the development and evolution of civil and structural engineering standards, specifications, design criteria, and best practices across Intersect's project portfolio.
• Drive standardization initiatives that improve quality, constructability, efficiency, and long‑term project performance.
• Integrate lessons learned from project execution into scalable engineering processes and governance frameworks.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts that strengthen technical consistency and organizational effectiveness.

• Improve engineering‑related EPC contract exhibits, technical requirements, and supporting documentation to align with project objectives and portfolio learnings.
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams to strengthen technical risk management practices.
• Support contracting strategies that improve project execution, consistency, and long‑term value creation.
• Provide technical expertise to help resolve complex engineering and commercial challenges.

• Identify, evaluate, and advance emerging technologies, equipment solutions, and design approaches that improve project outcomes.
• Lead technical due diligence efforts, pilot programs, and implementation strategies for new technologies and methodologies.
• Monitor industry trends and assess opportunities to improve reliability, reduce costs, and accelerate project delivery.
• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging thoughtful evaluation and adoption of new engineering solutions.

• Serve as a technical leader for civil and structural engineering standards, innovation initiatives, and continuous improvement programs across the organization.
• Promote knowledge sharing and develop scalable engineering tools, templates, and processes.
• Influence the adoption of best practices across development, design, construction, and operational teams.
• Support portfolio growth through technical excellence, collaboration, and disciplined decision‑making.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• 7+ years of technical civil and/or structural design experience, including 2+ years leading multidisciplinary design processes for utility‑scale power projects.
• Demonstrated success developing engineering standards, specifications, design criteria, governance frameworks, and continuous…