Equipment Procurement MBA Intern

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 Procurement team, you'll help deliver the equipment and materials that power critical infrastructure projects. This internship offers hands-on exposure to procurement strategy, market research, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. You'll support efforts to identify suppliers, analyze capacity and constraints, and contribute to building strategic procurement plans that enable project success.

You'll quickly build practical skills in procurement workflows while working alongside experienced team members and external partners.

Team Overview

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect's mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition by ensuring the timely, cost-effective sourcing of equipment and materials needed to deliver large-scale infrastructure projects. Working at the intersection of engineering, finance, and project execution, the team enables efficient deployment through strong supplier partnerships, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. Joining this team offers the opportunity to gain exposure to complex supply chain operations while contributing to meaningful, real-world impact.

What You'll Do

Support Procurement Strategy Development

Conduct market research to identify equipment and commodity products, supplier capabilities, and market constraints>

Contribute to building strategic procurement plans that align with project timelines and requirements>

Track and organize supplier and product data to support informed decision-making>

Leverage Data and Tools for Insights

Use Google Sheets to track procurement data, perform basic analysis, and maintain organized records>

Apply AI tools to streamline research, summarize findings, and improve workflow efficiency>

Prepare clear, structured reports and presentations to communicate insights>

Collaborate Across Teams and Vendors

Partner with internal teams to gather requirements and align on procurement needs>

Communicate with vendors to collect information on pricing, availability, and lead times>

Support coordination efforts to ensure smooth information flow across stakeholders>

What You'll Bring

Pursuing or recently completed an MBA>

Exposure to procurement, operations, or supply chain within the electric power industry or a related industrial sector is helpful>

Familiarity with Google Sheets for data tracking and basic analysis>

Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini to support research and workflows>

Comfort using Slack for communication and Google Slides for presentations>

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities>

Basic analytical and problem-solving skills that support data-driven thinking>

Clear written and verbal communication skills that enable effective collaboration>

Foundational understanding of procurement processes and supply chain principles>

Early engagement with peers, mentors, or professionals in supply chain, energy, or operations>

Comfort interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders to gather and share information>

Detail-oriented and proactive approach that helps identify opportunities for efficiency>

Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn quickly in a dynamic environment>

A commitment to accuracy, accountability, and collaboration, aligned with Intersect's values>

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.

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.