Microgrid Controls Development Intern at Intersect · San…

Summary: Intersect is a company focused on innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure, recently acquired by Google to enhance data center and generation capacity. The Microgrid Controls Development Intern will be involved in building control interfaces for microgrid systems, collaborating with engineers to implement control logic and validate system performance. 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 Required Skills: Control Systems Engineering, Software Development, Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Important Skills: Controls Software Development, Microgrid Systems Benefits: Mentorship: Each intern will receive guidance from experienced professionals throughout the program, Capstone Presentation: Interns will present their final project to executive leadership at the end of the program