Project Engineer I, Construction

As Scout’s Project Engineer I, Construction, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the construction of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. In this entry-level role, you will report to a Project Manager and will be involved in all phases of facility construction, from pre-construction design and planning through project construction, commissioning and closeout. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about the construction of renewable energy technologies.  

Your attention to detail, passion for the renewable industry, and ability to concurrently drive multiple work streams forward to meet deadlines will be key to your success. Your desire to learn about utility-scale solar and wind plants and your ability to collaborate with a wide range of audiences with varying technical proficiency will determine your effectiveness in this role.

During the pre-construction phase of a project, you will: 

Use your technical knowledge and practical experience to support the Scout team’s approach to developing and advancing solar, wind and storage project facilities, including: 

• Interface with Engineering, Development, Procurement, and Finance to optimize project design, including site selection, constructability reviews, interconnection options, and review of construction documents.
• Set up and manage the project Procore site.
• Attend site visits and document feedback and reporting regarding site constructability and siting of infrastructure.
• Support Development efforts, including permitting efforts and attending meetings with landowners and other project stakeholders. 
• Work with the Owner’s Engineer to obtain a review on engineering submittals provided by the construction contractor. Track and ensure comments are addressed. 
• Assemble and organize documents for use in contract exhibits. 
• Assist the Project Manager with assembling and evaluating RFPs and answering due diligence questions by Independent Engineers, financing partners, or potential project buyers. 

During project construction, you will: 

Support the Project Manager and coordination of the activities at the project site with key counterparties, including BOS/BOP contractor, equipment suppliers, construction services and related work, including: 

• Assist project managers with tracking and managing budgets and weekly reports for construction projects.
• Manage the Procore project site including supporting access requests and ensuring RFIs are sent to the right SME.  Update the SharePoint site and news feed with interesting project updates for the greater company.
• Attend monthly construction site visits and produce a report on observations and interface with on-site project personnel to obtain information on project status. 
• Update scheduling software to track the status of construction projects. Identify critical path activities.
• Facilitate updates and close out RFIs, submittals, and other project management tools within the project’s Procore system.
• Attend project status conference calls alongside the Project Manager.
• Review receiving and other quality control documentation from the project site and assemble reports in Excel as necessary to support the Project Manager.
• Track engineering and construction non-conformances and assist Project Manager with coordinating with external parties to close out open issues.
• Assist with tracking change orders and expenses against the construction contracts to support the Project Manager.
• Attend project status conference calls and take meeting notes and distribute meeting minutes and action items, maintain project records, and update project schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Support the Project Manager in overseeing EPCs to ensure timely completion of all milestones, strict adherence to scope, control of budget, minimization of safety risks, and maintenance of quality standards throughout project execution.

Requirements

Educational Background and Work Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University with an engineering, construction management, or relevant technical discipline is required.
• 1+ years of experience as a project engineer, project coordinator, or technical intern in energy infrastructure construction is preferred, but not required.  Alternatively, 2+ years in a project management role in a relevant adjacent industry. 

Who you are: 

• Strong desire to gain knowledge of the construction process for renewable power projects. 
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, project management, problem-solving and team-building skills. 
• Ability to solve problems quickly. 

 Technical Skills: 

• MS Office and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint). 
• Familiarity with creating and managing schedules using MS Project is preferred.
• Familiar with the use of Google Earth. Understanding of ArcGIS or Global Mapper a plus. 

 Work Environment and Work Style: 

• Ability to represent Scout in a professional manner and communicate clearly with stakeholders, both internally and externally. 
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues both virtually and in person are essential.
• Comfortable working in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting. 

 Additional Qualifications: 

• Must have a valid current driver license and be able to travel and perform field work. 
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements desirable, but not essential. 
• Fully authorized to work in the United States without restrictions or need for sponsorship. 

 Working Conditions:

• Ability to work outside of a Monday through Friday schedule, including holidays and weekends, at times when needed by the project. 
• Location in / willingness to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, is required.  Working from the Boulder office, when not traveling to a project, is required at least 3 days per week.
• Up to 25% travel required to project sites within the U.S. 

Timeline and Location   

We would like the Project Engineer I to start by January 2027 or sooner. The candidate preferably will be able to work out of our Boulder office on our current hybrid (3-2) schedule.

 Scout’s Values   

• Mission-Orientation. High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’s stated mission.

• Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.   

• Safety. Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members.   

• Integrity. Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult.   

• Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.  

• Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.

Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups  

We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.   

Invitation to Veterans  

Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.  

Benefits

Target base salary: $80,000 - $85,000. (Compensation is based on years of relevant experience.) Attractive bonus potential.   

Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.