Microgrid Controls Development Intern at Intersect · San…

Summary: Intersect is a company dedicated to innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure, recently acquired by Google to enhance its operational capabilities. The Microgrid Controls Development Intern will assist in building control interfaces for microgrid systems, blending software development with control systems engineering while collaborating with engineers to ensure successful system integration. Responsibilities: - Design Control Interfaces - Define and document interfaces between microgrid controllers and generation plant controllers - Translate system requirements into detailed functional specifications and configurations - Ensure reliable and scalable integration across control system components - Develop Control Software - Design and implement software controls to enable communication with generation assets - Contribute to development of control logic aligned with operational requirements - Support testing, debugging, and validation of control software - Validate System Behavior - Analyze functional requirements, including edge cases and failure scenarios - Support validation of control system performance under different operating conditions - Identify risks or gaps in system behavior and recommend improvements Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field - Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and control systems - Hands-on experience implementing industrial controls (coursework, labs, or projects) - Experience with controls software development and programming - Familiarity with power system operation or microgrid systems - Ability to think through detailed functional requirements and failure scenarios - High attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving - Curiosity and collaboration that will help you succeed in a cross-disciplinary engineering environment - Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada or the US. Intersect is unable to sponsor visas for this position Required Skills: Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Controls Software Development Important Skills: Microgrid Systems