Microgrid Validation Engineer

Intersect Technologies, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

United States

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Define and implement validation frameworks to ensure microgrid control software performs safely and reliably before deployment across real-world operating conditions.
• Build simulation environments and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing capabilities to verify system stability, controller performance, and operational readiness.
• Design and maintain automated test execution workflows that improve validation efficiency, repeatability, and reporting for microgrid control systems.
• Develop scalable validation processes to support the growth and deployment of multiple gigawatts of microgrid and data center infrastructure across the U.S.
• Partner with controls engineers, power systems engineers, utilities, and external partners to define validation scenarios, test cases, and performance requirements.
• Verify controller behavior under both normal operating conditions and abnormal events such as equipment faults, communication delays, and grid disturbances.
• Establish objective performance metrics and acceptance criteria to evaluate system readiness for commercial deployment.
• Analyze field operating data to improve simulation fidelity and identify previously untested edge cases for inclusion in regression test suites.
• Incorporate operational insights from live microgrid systems into validation frameworks to continuously strengthen coverage and accuracy.
• Maintain and expand laboratory validation assets, including HIL environments, test equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot issues related to simulation platforms, test hardware, and validation workflows to ensure system integrity and uptime.
• Maintain organized repositories of validation artifacts, test results, requirements traceability, and technical documentation.
• Support root-cause investigations for system performance issues by correlating validation results with field operational data.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders to align validation strategies with utility interconnection standards and grid operations.
• Contribute to the commissioning and operational validation of laboratory and utility-scale power systems.
• Apply modern software development practices including version control, automated testing, and continuous integration workflows in validation pipelines.
• Stay current with evolving utility interconnection requirements, grid codes, and energy market participation rules, with preference for ERCOT experience.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and system reliability through meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
• Participate in team gatherings at Intersect’s Hub locations (SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, Denver, CO, Austin, TX, Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON) four times annually to strengthen team cohesion.
• Operate within Intersect’s fully flexible workplace model, with preference for candidates located within 60 miles of any listed Hub to enable in-person collaboration when needed.

🎯 Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 2–5+ years of experience in real-time system HIL validation, SIL testing, power system model verification, or related validation disciplines
• Hands-on experience with real-time simulators and validation platforms such as SIL, HIL, or comparable environments
• Experience designing automated test pipelines and verification methodologies for real-time or embedded systems
• Familiarity with simulation and modeling tools such as Simulink, Modelica, or similar platforms
• Experience using industrial control and embedded programming languages such as C++, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, SEL RTAC logic, CODESYS, Lua, Rust, or C

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully flexible workplace model with no enforced work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office policies
• Team Week gatherings four times per year to foster social connections and shared experiences
• Access to Intersect’s Hub locations in SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, Denver, CO, Austin, TX, Calgary, AB, and Toronto, ON
• Opportunity to work on large-scale clean energy infrastructure projects with direct real-world impact
• Employment with Intersect Technologies, Inc., an independent subsidiary of Google since March 2026
• Support for continuous learning and improvement through exposure to advanced validation techniques and complex energy systems

Skills & Technologies

Rust

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About Intersect Technologies, Inc.

Intersect Technologies provides cloud-based data integration and analytics software that connects disparate enterprise systems. The platform automates data ingestion, cleansing, and transformation, enabling business teams to create unified datasets without coding. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company serves mid-market and Fortune 500 clients across finance, healthcare, and retail sectors. Its no-code interface and pre-built connectors reduce deployment time, while governance tools ensure security and compliance. Intersect’s subscription model includes scalable pricing based on data volume and user seats, supported by 24/7 customer success services.

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