<div><b style="font-size:18px;">Location &amp; Team Gatherings</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:18px;">About This Role</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">As part of Intersect’s Environmental &amp; Permitting team, you’ll support the development of large-scale energy projects across the Western U.S. and Great Plains. You’ll help craft compliant, community-focused permitting strategies for solar, wind, storage, data center, and transmission projects, collaborating closely with teams across development, legal, real estate, and engineering to advance Intersect’s growth pipeline. This is a growth-focused role for someone eager to build expertise across environmental policy, project finance, and stakeholder engagement. The position is expected to start as soon as possible, with a 4–6 week training period to reach full productivity by the end of the first quarter following hire.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:18px;">Team Overview</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the energy transition by ensuring that every project we develop is environmentally sound, responsibly sited, and fully permitted. The Environmental &amp; Permitting team bridges technical analysis and stakeholder collaboration — engaging agencies, communities, and partners to secure approvals that enable project success. Joining this team means gaining deep experience in environmental review, land use, and policy while contributing to impactful, large-scale energy solutions.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:18px;">What You’ll Do</span></b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Drive Environmental and Permitting Execution</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> • Prepare, submit, and coordinate agency approval of discretionary permits and environmental entitlements critical to project success</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Manage external consultants conducting biological, cultural, and other resource surveys; ensure quality and timeliness of diligence deliverables</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Coordinate with internal teams across departments to align permitting strategies with project goals, schedules, and financing milestones</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Track and summarize permitting requirements and regulatory changes to inform development strategy</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Support Cross-Functional Project Development</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Partner with the Development team to evaluate zoning, floodplain, biological resources, cultural constraints, and entitlement processes to identify potential risks and opportunities</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Develop permitting schedules, budgets, and documentation to support project readiness and lender diligence</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Contribute to internal briefings and materials for executive review and project approvals</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Engage Stakeholders and Build Relationships</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Participate in public meetings, agency consultations, and industry association discussions; summarize key insights for internal teams</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Prepare clear, professional presentation materials for meetings with regulatory agencies, elected officials, environmental NGOs, and Native American tribes</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Assist in coordination of community engagement activities and project hearings</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Ensure Environmental Compliance</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Support preparation of permit compliance documentation and reports to regulatory agencies</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Review permit conditions and assist in maintaining a comprehensive project compliance matrix</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Provide permitting exhibits and compliance materials for contracts with EPC contractors</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:18px;">What You’ll Bring</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Independent thinker who proactively seeks solutions and asks clarifying questions</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Adaptability to changing priorities and new challenges</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Familiarity with land use planning and environmental regulations (CEQA, NEPA, ESA, MBTA, BGEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Comfort learning new software tools and critically reviewing AI-assisted analyses</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Experience working with local, state, or federal agencies, environmental NGOs, or tribal governments a plus</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Familiarity with Google Earth or ArcGIS preferred</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or 2+ years of relevant experience preferred</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Ability and willingness to travel within the U.S. at least quarterly, with additional site visits as needed</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Curiosity, initiative, and a strong desire to contribute to meaningful energy development work</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br><br><br><div><b style="font-size:18px;">Total Rewards</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">At Intersect, we support your well-being, growth, and balance with a comprehensive rewards package:</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Compensation:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> USD $108,000- $118,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Health &amp; wellness:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Time to recharge:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July &amp; end of year)</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Family support:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Mental health:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Free access to Ginger coaching and counseling, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Retirement:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Perks &amp; extras:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> $150 monthly food stipend, pet insurance allowance, and full home office setup</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Ready to help shape the future of responsible energy development? Apply now and build a career with lasting impact.</span></div>

<p>Founded in 2016, Intersect Power is a clean energy company bringing innovative and scalable low-carbon solutions to its customers in retail and wholesale energy markets. The company develops some of the world&rsquo;s largest clean energy resources providing low-carbon electricity, fuels, and related products to customers across North America.</p>

Environmental Permitting Development Team Member

<div><b>Location &amp; Team Gatherings</b></div><div><span>Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>About This Role</span></b></div><div><span>As part of Intersect’s Environmental &amp; Permitting team, you’ll support the development of large-scale energy projects across the Western U.S. and Great Plains. You’ll help craft compliant, community-focused permitting strategies for solar, wind, storage, data center, and transmission projects, collaborating closely with teams across development, legal, real estate, and engineering to advance Intersect’s growth pipeline. This is a growth-focused role for someone eager to build expertise across environmental policy, project finance, and stakeholder engagement. The position is expected to start as soon as possible, with a 4–6 week training period to reach full productivity by the end of the first quarter following hire.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Team Overview</span></b></div><div><span>This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the energy transition by ensuring that every project we develop is environmentally sound, responsibly sited, and fully permitted. The Environmental &amp; Permitting team bridges technical analysis and stakeholder collaboration — engaging agencies, communities, and partners to secure approvals that enable project success. Joining this team means gaining deep experience in environmental review, land use, and policy while contributing to impactful, large-scale energy solutions.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>What You’ll Do</span></b></div><div><br></div><div><span>Drive Environmental and Permitting Execution</span></div><div><span> • Prepare, submit, and coordinate agency approval of discretionary permits and environmental entitlements critical to project success</span></div><div><span>• Manage external consultants conducting biological, cultural, and other resource surveys; ensure quality and timeliness of diligence deliverables</span></div><div><span>• Coordinate with internal teams across departments to align permitting strategies with project goals, schedules, and financing milestones</span></div><div><span>• Track and summarize permitting requirements and regulatory changes to inform development strategy</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Support Cross-Functional Project Development</span></div><div><span>• Partner with the Development team to evaluate zoning, floodplain, biological resources, cultural constraints, and entitlement processes to identify potential risks and opportunities</span></div><div><span>• Develop permitting schedules, budgets, and documentation to support project readiness and lender diligence</span></div><div><span>• Contribute to internal briefings and materials for executive review and project approvals</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Engage Stakeholders and Build Relationships</span></div><div><span>• Participate in public meetings, agency consultations, and industry association discussions; summarize key insights for internal teams</span></div><div><span>• Prepare clear, professional presentation materials for meetings with regulatory agencies, elected officials, environmental NGOs, and Native American tribes</span></div><div><span>• Assist in coordination of community engagement activities and project hearings</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Ensure Environmental Compliance</span></div><div><span>• Support preparation of permit compliance documentation and reports to regulatory agencies</span></div><div><span>• Review permit conditions and assist in maintaining a comprehensive project compliance matrix</span></div><div><span>• Provide permitting exhibits and compliance materials for contracts with EPC contractors</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>What You’ll Bring</span></b></div><div><span>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail</span></div><div><span>• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills</span></div><div><span>• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment</span></div><div><span>• Independent thinker who proactively seeks solutions and asks clarifying questions</span></div><div><span>• Adaptability to changing priorities and new challenges</span></div><div><span>• Familiarity with land use planning and environmental regulations (CEQA, NEPA, ESA, MBTA, BGEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act)</span></div><div><span>• Comfort learning new software tools and critically reviewing AI-assisted analyses</span></div><div><span>• Experience working with local, state, or federal agencies, environmental NGOs, or tribal governments a plus</span></div><div><span>• Familiarity with Google Earth or ArcGIS preferred</span></div><div><span>• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or 2+ years of relevant experience preferred</span></div><div><span>• Ability and willingness to travel within the U.S. at least quarterly, with additional site visits as needed</span></div><div><span>• Curiosity, initiative, and a strong desire to contribute to meaningful energy development work</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br><br><br><div><b>Total Rewards</b></div><div><span>At Intersect, we support your well-being, growth, and balance with a comprehensive rewards package:</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Compensation:</b><span> USD $108,000- $118,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)</span></div><div><b>Health &amp; wellness:</b><span> 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision</span></div><div><b>Time to recharge:</b><span> Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July &amp; end of year)</span></div><div><b>Family support:</b><span> Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot</span></div><div><b>Mental health:</b><span> Free access to Ginger coaching and counseling, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation</span></div><div><b>Retirement:</b><span> 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track</span></div><div><b>Perks &amp; extras:</b><span> $150 monthly food stipend, pet insurance allowance, and full home office setup</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Ready to help shape the future of responsible energy development? Apply now and build a career with lasting impact.</span></div>

Environmental Permitting Development Team Member

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