Data Center Load Management & Optimization Manager

Data Center Load Management & Optimization Manager

Intersect is a team dedicated to preserving our planet through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. Following Google's agreement to acquire Intersect in December 2025, we will continue our mission to develop, construct, and operate ambitious power and data infrastructure, while maintaining separate operations from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We are experiencing aggressive growth and seeking individuals eager to tackle significant energy challenges globally.

Intersect has embraced a fully flexible workplace model since its inception in 2016, supporting work-from-home, hybrid, and in-office arrangements. We foster team connections through quarterly Team Week experiences and at our established Hub locations. We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of our listed hubs: SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON, to encourage in-person collaboration while preserving our flexible remote culture.

About This Position

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

Team Overview

The Origination & Trading team is responsible for Intersect’s revenue generation through long-term contracting (Origination) and market optimization/short-term hedging (Trading). This role is the inaugural hire for the Load Management function, which will work in tandem with the trading team. Success in this role requires experience optimizing loads and generation within ERCOT, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across Development, Engineering, Finance, Construction, and Operations, as well as with utilities, regulators, and off-takers.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

Bonus Points

• 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 prioritize your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance through a comprehensive total rewards package:

• Total Compensation: USD $217,500-$240,000 or CAD $298,903-$329,824 (includes base salary + bonus in USD/CAD)
• Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
• 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, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven.
• Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health (5 free therapy & psychiatry sessions) and a Headspace account.
• Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP.
• Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly cell phone/internet reimbursement, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly 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.

Key skills/competency

• Energy Markets
• Power Operations
• Load Integration
• ERCOT
• Private Use Networks (PUNs)
• Market Processes
• Telemetry
• Data Validation
• Forecasting
• Stakeholder Coordination