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Location: CA North
About the job
We’re a team of friends bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do – develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country.
Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet.
About This Role
As part of Intersect’s Development team, you’ll help shape the future of clean energy and digital infrastructure by supporting the evaluation and advancement of high-impact projects. This MBA Development Intern role offers the opportunity to work across site selection, market analysis, and infrastructure strategy—leveraging data, tools, and cross-functional collaboration to inform investment decisions.
Team Overview
This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition. By identifying, evaluating, and developing large-scale infrastructure opportunities, the team sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and innovation. You’ll collaborate with experts across development, finance, and strategy to bring impactful projects to life while gaining exposure to complex, real-world challenges that shape the future of energy and digital infrastructure.
What You’ll Do
Advance Site & Market Intelligence
Analyze project sites, market conditions, and infrastructure constraints using GIS and internal tools
Evaluate key factors such as transmission access, land use, and regional dynamics to support project development decisions
Build Data-Driven Investment Insights
Develop structured models and reports in Google Sheets to inform investment decisions
Synthesize complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that guide long-term infrastructure strategy
Enable Cross-Functional Execution
Collaborate with development, finance, and strategy teams to support project evaluation and advancement
Contribute to scalable, decarbonized energy solutions by connecting insights across technical and business domains
What You’ll Bring
Currently enrolled in an MBA program with strong academic performance, ideally focused on energy, finance, strategy, or real estate
Prior experience through internships or work in energy, infrastructure, management consulting, investment banking, or data center development
Proficiency in GIS for site analysis, mapping, and spatial data interpretation
Strong skills in Google Sheets, including financial modeling and data analysis
Experience using AI tools (such as Gemini) to enhance research, synthesis, and productivity
Understanding of energy project development fundamentals, including siting, permitting, and grid interconnection
Familiarity with data center growth trends, energy demand dynamics, and digital infrastructure’s role in decarbonization
Demonstrated ability to build and leverage professional relationships within energy, infrastructure, or investment communities
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
The following qualities will help you succeed:
Curiosity, collaboration, and comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
A humble, growth-oriented mindset with openness to feedback and continuous improvement
Alignment with Intersect’s values, including long-term thinking, authenticity, and a people-first approach
Program Details
Duration: 10 weeks
Program Dates: June 1 – August 14
Location: Interns are expected to work in-person from our San Francisco office
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
Compensation
$35 USD per hour for undergraduate students.
$45 USD per hour for graduate students.
Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada or the US. Intersect is unable to sponsor visas for this position.
Ready to gain real-world experience while contributing to meaningful innovation? Apply now and start building your career with Intersect.
Intersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.
We sometimes use AI-powered note taking tools during interviews to support our team. They’re used only for documentation and don’t replace human judgment.
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