Data Center Load Management & Optimization Manager

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. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country.

Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. 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; Houston, 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.

We are seeking a Data Center Load Management & Optimization team member to support the integration, registration, and ongoing operation of large data center loads in organized power markets, with a primary focus on ERCOT Private Use Networks (PUNs). Reporting to the Lead Trader, this role sits within the Origination & Trading organization and is execution-focused, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, compliant, and reliable load participation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable navigating market processes, and experienced in coordinating across technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders. This role contributes directly to load integration and optimization efforts while operating within established strategies and under guidance from senior team members.

The Origination & Trading team is responsible for Intersect’s revenue generation via long term contracting done on the Origination side and market optimization/short-term hedging done on the trading side of the team. This candidate will be the first hire in the Load Management function of the team, which will sit alongside the trading team. To be successful, this candidate must have experience optimizing loads and generation in ERCOT and be able to collaborate across Development, Engineering, Finance, Construction, and Operations, as well as with utilities, regulators, and offtakers. 

• Execute ERCOT PUN load registration, modeling inputs, and supporting documentation in coordination with internal teams and external partners.

• Coordinate telemetry, metering, and data validation activities with QSEs, vendors, and ERCOT to support operational readiness.

• Support day-to-day PUN load operations, including monitoring performance, assisting with forecasting inputs, and contributing to operational and market analysis.

• Track timelines, action items, and deliverables related to PUN and load integration activities, providing clear status updates to stakeholders.

• Assist in interpreting ERCOT rules and protocols as they apply to load participation and PUN operations, escalating issues as appropriate.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Origination, Trading, Development, Engineering, and Operations to support project execution.

• 3–5 years of experience in energy markets, power operations, load integration, or a related field.

• Working knowledge of ERCOT market processes, load registration, and telemetry concepts; PUN experience preferred.

• Experience coordinating with QSEs or similar third-party market participants.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with comfort working in Excel and other data or reporting tools.

• Clear communicator with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and follow defined processes.

• Direct experience supporting data center or large commercial/industrial load participation.

• Familiarity with SCADA, telemetry, or metering systems.

• Exposure to load forecasting, settlement concepts, or market operations analytics.

Total Rewards 

At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:

Total Compensation: USD $217,500-$240,000 or CAD $298,903-$329,824 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD/CAD)

Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision

Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)

Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven

Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+

Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track

Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

Ready to help build the next generation of clean, reliable, and flexible energy solutions? Apply now and join Intersect in accelerating the energy transition while shaping your own impact in the industry.

Intersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.