Land Acquisition Associate

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. Intersect develops, constructs, and operates the most ambitious power and data center infrastructure in the country by co-locating industrial demand with dedicated gas and renewable power generation. Intersect was acquired by Google in March 2026 and operates as an independent subsidiary. We are developing and constructing multiple gigawatts of energy and data center projects in the U.S., enabling more data center and generation capacity to come online faster. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet. Location & Team Gatherings Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office - we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON. We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture. Overview of Department The Land Acquisitions team works primarily in the ERCOT and SPP markets and on a variety of technologies including wind, solar, storage, OGM, transmission, and data centers. The scope of the team covers full cycle development from early-stage strategy through to start of construction, with a primary focus on site selection and acquisition to maintain schedule, budget, and economic value of each project. The team coordinates closely with all major SME departments on a daily basis. We are seeking a successful Land Acquisition professional who will support our real estate workstreams on multiple large-scale projects, land campaigns, and land acquisition efforts in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. Responsibilities and Duties Contribute to various aspects of the Company's land acquisition process, from site due diligence to all aspects of site control, including helping to resolve title and survey matters and closing site control agreements in connection with financing and construction. Support all aspects of wind, solar, battery storage, and real estate development, from early-stage strategy through financial close and the start of construction. Manage day-to-day administration of land documents, GIS tools, project trackers, budgets, schedules, and development tools. Support and administer the negotiation of complex land and site acquisition agreements, including leases, purchases, easements, and surface waivers. Oversee and administer third-party land agents and document specialists, conduct administrative audits of reports and trackers for compliance, and manage document request workflows for multiple site control campaigns. Maintain internal site control trackers and Power BI tools to provide progress reports across the organization. Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners and community groups to support effective community engagement. Assist in preparing and updating land acquisition budgets and executive presentation materials. Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 1+ years of experience in real estate, the energy industry, management consulting, finance, or a related field. 1+ years of project management experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other financial modeling tools. Strong communication, organizational, and relationship management skills. Independent, self-directed, and able to manag…