Microgrid Controls Development Intern

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.

About This Role

As part of Intersect’s Microgrid Engineering team, you’ll help build the control interfaces that connect microgrid systems with generation assets. This role blends software development with control systems engineering, giving you hands-on experience implementing real-world system integrations that directly impact how energy systems operate.

You’ll work closely with controls engineers and system designers to define interfaces, implement control logic, and validate system behavior across a range of operating conditions.

Team Overview

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition by ensuring that energy systems are rigorously tested, validated, and ready for real-world deployment. The team operates at the intersection of hardware, software, and system design, enabling scalable, high-impact solutions through collaboration and technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

Design Control Interfaces

• Define and document interfaces between microgrid controllers and generation plant controllers

• Translate system requirements into detailed functional specifications and configurations

• Ensure reliable and scalable integration across control system components

Develop Control Software

• Design and implement software controls to enable communication with generation assets

• Contribute to development of control logic aligned with operational requirements

• Support testing, debugging, and validation of control software

Validate System Behavior

• Analyze functional requirements, including edge cases and failure scenarios

• Support validation of control system performance under different operating conditions

• Identify risks or gaps in system behavior and recommend improvements

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and control systems

• Hands-on experience implementing industrial controls (coursework, labs, or projects)

• Experience with controls software development and programming

• Familiarity with power system operation or microgrid systems

• Ability to think through detailed functional requirements and failure scenarios

• High attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving

• Curiosity and collaboration that will help you succeed in a cross-disciplinary engineering environment

Program Details

Duration: 10 weeks

Program Dates: June 1 – August 14

Location: Interns are expected to work in-person from our San Francisco office

Mentorship: Each intern will receive guidance from experienced professionals throughout the program

Capstone Presentation: Interns will present their final project to executive leadership at the end of the program

Compensation

• $35 USD per hour for undergraduate students.

• $45 USD per hour for graduate students.

Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada or the US. Intersect is unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Ready to gain real-world experience while contributing to meaningful innovation? Apply now and start building your career with Intersect.

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