Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Intersect is a company focused on preserving the planet through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. The Microgrids Project Manager will help deliver complex power generation infrastructure projects, contributing from early development through to commercial operations while gaining hands-on experience in managing large-scale projects.
Responsibilities
- Support the successful execution of power generation projects from early development through construction, commissioning, and commercial operation
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and execution strategies
- Coordinate day-to-day activities across EPC contractors, engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Track project risks, issues, milestones, and action items to help ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery
- Manage first-of-a-kind (FOAK) technology pilot projects that validate new power generation and control system solutions before commercial deployment
- Coordinate the integration of complex hardware and software systems, including natural gas engines, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), medium-voltage switchgear, load banks, and grid and PV simulators
- Partner with Engineering and strategic teams to define pilot objectives, success criteria, and phased execution plans
- Analyze pilot performance, document lessons learned, and prepare recommendations that inform future investment and deployment decisions
- Support engineering activities from FEED (FEL 1–3) through Issued for Construction (IFC) documentation
- Coordinate design reviews, vendor submittals, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables
- Assist with EPC contract administration throughout project execution
- Collaborate across technical, commercial, and construction teams to resolve issues and maintain project momentum
- Monitor project budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and financial performance
- Coordinate procurement activities and critical equipment deliveries
- Review contractor change requests and maintain accurate change management documentation
- Administer construction documentation, including RFIs, submittals, technical deliverables, dashboards, and project status reports for leadership
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
- 5–8 years of progressive project engineering or project management experience supporting power generation, oil & gas, or energy infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with the full project lifecycle, including development, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover
- Working knowledge of EPC contracting, construction administration, RFIs, submittals, and change management processes
- Experience contributing to at least two full-lifecycle infrastructure projects from development through commercial operation
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across technical and business teams
- A bias for action, curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to help evaluate and deploy emerging power technologies
- A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement that helps deliver successful project outcomes
- Experience managing or supporting technology pilot programs, R&D initiatives, or complex hardware and software integrations is highly desirable
- Field experience supporting construction, commissioning, and start-up activities involving OEM equipment such as turbines, reciprocating engines, and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems is a strong asset
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
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