West Region Renewable Energy Development Intern

Position Description

The West Region Development Intern gains exposure to renewable energy development, and it provides an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of Project Managers. As a West Region Development Intern, you will assist Project Managers in project development support roles as requested. Examples of some of the areas you might assist in include the following:

·         Understanding the fundamentals of wind, solar, and energy storage technologies

·         Discover drivers of a project including, scheduling, budgets, energy markets, and project finance

·         Learn key aspects of project management, stakeholder relationships, real estate, and GIS.

·         Gain exposure to contract management, permitting, interconnection process, environmental studies, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) as it applies to projects

As a West Region Development Intern you will build relationships with Scout team members and integrate their feedback into your approach to achieve superior results. Also, you will demonstrate initiative to advance in the organization, exhibit genuine intellectual curiosity, and self-directed learning.

Across all of these duties, we will look to you to improve the processes used to complete them. During this stage of critical company growth, you will help identify ways to further enhance team efficiency. These improvements may be driven from your past experiences, your ability to connect with and solicit input from our team members, from research you do, and any other sources of inspirations.

Requirements

Timeline and Location

The target start date for this role is May 2024. The Development Intern will be based in our Boulder, CO, office working on a 40/week schedule for the duration of the Summer Internship Program. Most of your work will be done in the office because this role involves significant coordination with Project Managers and other internal staff.

There is an opportunity to continue this internship through the fall and a potential transition this to a full-time position in the future, dependent on performance and business need

You may be a fit for this role if this sounds like you:

This position could be suited to someone looking to get a foot in the door of the renewable energy industry. It requires a high capacity for work, a desire to help others succeed, and familiarity with multiple technology platforms.

The successful candidate’s background will look something like this:

●       Demonstrated interest in and passion for renewable energy.

●       Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

●       Creative and resourceful approach to solving problems efficiently and effectively.

●       Detail-oriented self-motivator with exceptional organizational and communication skills.

●        Dynamic interpersonal skills with the ability to use influence rather than authority to achieve desired outcomes.

●        Adaptability regarding problem solving, collaborative techniques, and organization.

●       Ability to maintain information confidentiality and handle with discretion.

●       Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow- through capabilities in a fast-paced work environment.

●       Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits

Characteristics of Successful Scout Team Members

●        Integrity. Ethical professional who does the right thing even when it is difficult.

●        Initiative. Resourcefulself-motivator with exceptional leadership and organizational skills.

●        Intelligence. Perpetual learner with the ability to solve problems and make informed decisions quickly.

●        Work Ethic. Productive team member who desires to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment to meet deadlines and get things done.

●        Team Focus. Purpose-driven colleague withstrong interpersonal skillsand a commitment to working across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.

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.