Intersect · 6 hours ago
Optimization Analytics Lead
United States
Contract
Remote
Lead/Staff
$292K/yr - $338K/yrIntersect is building the integrated energy infrastructure that the future demands, and this role sits at the center of that mission. As part of the Origination & Trading organization, you’ll lead the creation of a programmatic optimization platform that turns real-time data, forecasting models, and asset intelligence into automated ERCOT market decisions.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Design and deliver an advanced optimization platform enabling automated 5-minute ERCOT market bidding across storage, solar, wind, gas generation, and load assets
Translate market rules, asset constraints, offtake terms, and operational conditions into scalable, automated bidding logic
Ensure optimization outputs align with portfolio strategy and long-term value creation goals
Build near-real-time data pipelines that integrate asset telemetry, forecasts, and market data into trading workflows
Lead the design and selection of forecasting models and optimization frameworks that support fast, reliable decision-making
Continuously improve forecasting accuracy and optimization performance based on market outcomes and asset feedback
Partner closely with trading, engineering, and operations teams to align system design with market strategy and operational realities
Guide technical decisions related to data architecture, software design, and system resilience
Ensure system reliability and performance in live market conditions
Mentor engineers and analysts, setting standards for modeling rigor, data quality, and real-time system operations
Establish repeatable processes and best practices that support scalable growth of optimization capabilities
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in ERCOT market design, real-time operations, and automated bidding systems
Proven experience building production-grade optimization platforms operating on near-real-time data
Strong background in forecasting, optimization, and data-driven decision systems across energy assets
Experience working with storage, solar, wind, thermal generation, and load resources
Hands-on technical leadership with the ability to guide architecture, modeling, and system design decisions
Ability to translate complex market rules and asset constraints into reliable, automated solutions
Clear communication skills that enable strong partnerships with traders, engineers, and operations teams
A mission-driven mindset and long-term perspective aligned with building enduring infrastructure
Benefits
100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
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
Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP
$150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical
Company
Intersect
We focus on the co-location of industrial demand with dedicated hybrid-power generation.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$8.95BKey Investors
Santander CIBTPGHPS Investment Partners
2025-12-22Acquired
2024-12-10Private Equity· $800M
2024-07-17Debt Financing· $837M
Leadership Team
Sheldon Kimber
CEO, Founder
Recent News
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