Senior Development Engineer

Summary

Join Intersect Power, a leading clean energy company, as a Senior Engineer, Development Engineering. This individual contributor role focuses on providing civil engineering direction and oversight for data center designs. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring designs meet code and industry requirements. The position reports to the Director, Development Engineering and involves close collaboration with various teams. Intersect Power offers a fully flexible workplace with team gatherings four times a year and established hub locations. The company provides a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
• 6+ years of technical civil engineering design, with 2+ years experience participating in and leading civil engineering design processes for large scale data center facilities with multi-disciplinary teams of architects and engineers
• Deep understanding of design development, design, construction methods, industry codes, and safety standards related to the civil engineering aspects of data center design and construction
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, thrive in a cross-functional environment, and guide discussions between design, production, cost, and land use considerations
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous projects
• Strong proficiency in civil engineering design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D) and project management tools (Procore, MS Project)

Responsibilities

• Lead data center siting evaluations to identify local resources (water, fiber routing) as well as identify potential design risks, working through all phases of the project from early-stage siting to construction to mitigate those risks
• Collaborate with internal teams, hyperscalers, external consultants and AHJ to define and develop civil and structural design criteria that align with the project goals and regulatory requirements
• Manage site constraint maps. Optimize layout for site constraint, topography, water infrastructure, renewable energy facility interfaces, and hyperscalers’ requirements
• Manage Architectural/Engineering (A/E) consultants and general contractors to complete the civil and structural design. Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, industry standards, and project specifications
• Assist in obtaining necessary development and construction permits, ensuring compliance with local regulations and expediting the approval process
• Support value engineering efforts and the preparation of contract exhibits, ensuring design solutions are cost-effective and aligned with project specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in grading, stormwater management, erosion control, and SWPPP preparation
• Familiarity with MEP systems integration (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) as they relate to data center builds
• Experience taking projects through all phases of development, from siting to construction

Benefits

• USD $140,000 to $150,000 base salary with 25% annual target bonus
• Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for both you and your dependents
• 3% non-elective employer contribution to either your 401k or RRSP
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) + two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year)
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents
• Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Headspace
• Partnership with Carrot and Maven for family planning support
• $150 USD monthly food stipend on UberEats, pet insurance allowance, and $150 USD monthly phone & internet reimbursement
• New hire tech package, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, webcam, headphones, and more. Set up your home office with provided furniture, including a desk and chair
• Fully flexible workplace