Structural/Civil Engineer - Natural Gas Power Projects

About This Role

As a Structural / Civil Engineer on Intersect’s Natural Gas Power Plant (NGPP) Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of impactful projects. As a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will ensure the technical quality and timely delivery of engineering tasks while developing a strong understanding of owner expectations, project scope, budget, and timelines.

You will help advance complex natural gas power plant projects from early feasibility through Issued for Construction (IFC) design. This includes independently owning early-stage civil and structural due diligence, optimizing site layouts, and guiding design elements through key project milestones.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with partners across Engineering and Execution, Development, Real Estate, GIS, Permitting, Construction, Finance, and Operations to ensure technical clarity, aligned decision-making, and strong ownership of deliverables. This position reports to the NGPP Engineering Manager and plays a pivotal role in shaping high-quality, technically robust designs.

Team Overview

The NGPP Engineering & Execution Team serves as Intersect’s civil and structural engineering subject matter experts and project engineers for data center and natural gas power plant projects. The team manages site design from early diligence through IFC and partners closely with EPCs, consultants, and internal stakeholders to drive efficient, constructible, and cost-optimized layouts.

Team members engage in detailed engineering work while applying project management rigor to ensure seamless progression from siting through procurement, construction, and operations. Joining this team means contributing to technical excellence across large-scale power plant projects supporting data center infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

Project Development

• Support project development from concept to completion, identifying and mitigating design, budget, and schedule risks.

Site Design and Management

• Own and manage site layouts, master planning, and site design in coordination with internal and external consultants and EPCs.

Layout Optimization

• Optimize civil site layouts for efficient land use, considering equipment selection, topography, environmental constraints, and permitting requirements.

• Optimize grading plans, including cut and fill analysis and earthwork balancing.

Structural Design

• Develop and review design documentation for structural systems, including concrete, steel, prefabricated structures, and foundations.

• Coordinate with architectural, MEP, geotechnical, and construction teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and standards.

Technical Diligence

• Manage site diligence activities, including stormwater management, utilities coordination, and geotechnical studies.

Procurement and Construction Support

• Provide civil and structural engineering support during engineering and construction execution phases.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering (or equivalent experience).

• 5-8 years of experience in design, project management, or construction within natural gas power, data center, or heavy industrial projects.

• Strong understanding of civil and structural design principles, diligence processes, and EPC construction standards.

• Working knowledge of data center, natural gas power plant, or heavy industrial systems and cost drivers is preferred.

• Experience with foundation design for vibrating equipment, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and geotechnical coordination.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and make sound engineering decisions.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Strong project management capabilities, including managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus Points

• Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, Revit, ACC, RISA, RAM, SAP2000, SAFE, or STAAD.

• Familiarity with automated layout tools and geospatial analysis software.

• Experience in grading, stormwater management, and erosion control.

• Experience across all phases of project development, from siting through construction.

• Experience in data center, natural gas power, or renewable energy projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.