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Job Title


Power Scheduler


Company : Intersect


Location : Canada,


Created : 2026-01-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Company Overview 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. Location & Team Gatherings 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. About This Position We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Power Scheduler to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the ERCOT electricity market, and experience working within a team of schedulers, scheduling and dispatching renewable energy assets, specifically PV and BESS. The Power Scheduler will play a vital role in optimizing the performance of our energy and load portfolio, ensuring compliance with market regulations, and maximizing profitability. Team Overview The Origination & Trading team is responsible for Intersect''s revenue generation through long-term contracting on the Origination side and market optimization and short-term hedging on the Trading side. This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect''s mission by translating asset capabilities and market opportunities into durable financial performance through collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence. What You''ll Do Work within a growing team of highly skilled and motivated schedulers. Act as a key player in setting up the Private Use Networks and coordinate successful testing with ERCOT. Manage the day-to-day scheduling and dispatch of Large Data Center Loads, Private Use Networks, and behind-the-meter and front-of-meter generation. Develop and implement power and load scheduling strategies to optimize asset performance and revenue generation. Monitor and analyze behind the meter gen/load conditions, real-time market conditions, grid operations, and weather forecasts to make informed scheduling decisions. Ensure compliance with all applicable ERCOT market rules and NERC regulations. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including traders, plant operators, and transmission providers. Develop and maintain scheduling, protocols, models and tools to support decision-making. Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency and effectiveness. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in power scheduling and renewable energy. What You''ll Bring Bachelor''s degree in Engineering, Economics, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in power scheduling, with a focus on renewable energy assets. 3+ years of experience in managing power scheduling or real-time power trading. Strong understanding of ERCOT market structures, rules, and regulations. Hands-on experience with PV, wind, gas, and BESS scheduling and dispatch. Experience with Private Use Network operations and structures Proficiency in power scheduling software and tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work a rotating shift schedule. Bonus Points Experience with energy storage optimization. Knowledge of forecasting and risk management techniques. Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools. Total Rewards At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here''s how we support you: Total Compensation: $121,000 - $128,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD) 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