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Builds greenfield OT networks for solar, storage, and generation sites, deploying Palo Alto firewalls, industrial switches, and IT/OT segmentation under NERC CIP and the Purdue model. Serves as on-site technical authority during commissioning and integrates OT intrusion detection (Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos) with CrowdStrike. Role starts August 3, 2026.
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.
Location & Team Gatherings
We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of the listed location above.
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.
About This Role
As an OT Network & Site Infrastructure Engineer on Intersect's Corporate IT team, you'll build and secure the physical and logical communication backbones that connect our utility-scale clean energy facilities to corporate systems and the grid. You'll operate as the primary on-site technical authority for greenfield infrastructure deployments, establishing resilient IT/OT network segmentation, managing enterprise firewalls, and integrating industrial detection tools across our solar, storage, and generation assets. Partnering closely with Engineering, SCADA, and Operations teams, you'll ensure continuous, secure telemetry and high operational uptime across distributed sites. This role is planned to start on August 3, 2026.
Location: Dallas, Houston, Abilene, Pampa, or Amarillo
Team Overview
This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition. The Corporate IT and OT Infrastructure team designs, secures, and maintains the digital tissue connecting remote field assets, control systems, and enterprise tools. Joining this team means stepping into a high-ownership environment with a lean hierarchy, driving greenfield network implementations from scratch, and growing alongside cross-functional experts dedicated to operational excellence.
What You'll Do
Architect and Implement Greenfield OT Networks
Maintain Field Security and Remote Access Platforms
Troubleshoot Communication Networks and SCADA Connectivity
Provide On-Site Technical Leadership
What You'll Bring
Total Rewards
Total Compensation:
$118,000 - $137,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)
Equity: Beyond your salary, you’ll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.
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 and family care support through Carrot and Maven
Mental health: 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+
Perks & extras: $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, ActiveHero, and One Medical
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.
