Engineering Leader, Natural Gas Power Projects

Intersect Power

Engineering Leader setting the technical strategy for natural gas power generation projects. Managing a multidisciplinary engineering team for scalable clean energy solutions across various project stages.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $221,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical strategy and execution of natural gas power generation projects integrated with battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Build and scale a multidisciplinary engineering organization
Establish systems and standards for consistent project delivery
Provide technical leadership across development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations
Develop engineering governance frameworks and scalable workflows
Recruit, onboard, mentor, and retain engineering talent
Oversee engineering execution across multiple concurrent projects
Ensure compliance with engineering codes and industry standards
Support commissioning and startup activities with technical guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
15+ years of progressive engineering experience within the power generation industry
Significant experience supporting reciprocating engine and/or gas turbine power plant projects
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, and instrumentation and controls disciplines
Experience managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously through development, design, construction, and commissioning phases
Strong familiarity with major OEM platforms such as Caterpillar, Wärtsilä, GE, and Jenbacher/INNIO
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including NFPA, IEEE, ASME, API, and related regulatory requirements
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent professional accreditation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
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 and family care support through Carrot and Maven
Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions
Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation
$150 monthly food stipend
$150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet
Pet insurance allowance
Full home office setup
Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits
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Hard Skills & Tools

natural gas power generationbattery energy storage systemsengineering governance frameworksproject delivery systemsreciprocating engine projectsgas turbine power plant projectsmultidisciplinary engineeringlarge-scale project managementmechanical engineeringelectrical engineering

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringteam buildingproject oversightcommunicationorganizational skillsrecruitmentonboardingtalent retentioncollaboration

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license