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This role serves as Scout's subject matter leader for generator interconnection, transmission service strategy, grid integration, and interconnection engineering activities from project origination through commercial operation.\nWorking closely with cross-functional partners, the Director will provide strategic recommendations, technical leadership, and portfolio oversight to support informed project development and investment decisions. The Director is responsible for building and leading a high-performing team, establishing scalable processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and managing critical utility, consultant, and ISO/RTO relationships that support Scout's long-term growth objectives.\nThis role partners extensively with Development, Origination, Engineering, Construction, Asset Management, Finance, and Executive Leadership to maximize project value, mitigate development risk, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of interconnection activities across Scout's development portfolio.\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic Leadership & Portfolio Management\nLead the execution and continuous advancement of Scout's interconnection strategy across utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects. \nDevelop recommendations, decision-making frameworks, and portfolio prioritization strategies related to interconnection and transmission activities. \nPartner with Development Leadership to evaluate Point of Interconnection (POI) opportunities, transmission access strategies, and queue management approaches. \nProvide strategic guidance regarding market selection, project positioning, and interconnection-related development risks. \nAdvise Development Leadership and Executive Management on regulatory developments, transmission planning initiatives, ISO/RTO reforms, and emerging market trends that may impact Scout's portfolio. \nLead interconnection-related due diligence efforts supporting project acquisitions, development partnerships, and greenfield project development opportunities. \nPrepare and present portfolio updates, technical findings, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. \nTeam Leadership & Organizational Development\nBuild, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Interconnection team capable of supporting Scout's expanding development pipeline. \nEstablish team objectives, performance expectations, and professional development plans aligned with company priorities. \nProvide coaching and technical mentorship to interconnection managers, engineers, and consultants. \nLead workforce planning, resource allocation, and prioritization efforts across a diverse portfolio of projects and markets. \nFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. \nSupport recruiting, onboarding, succession planning, and talent development initiatives to strengthen organizational capabilities. \nInterconnection & Transmission Management\nOversee generator interconnection requests, transmission service requests, study milestones, deposits, timelines, and utility interactions across Scout's portfolio. \nDirect the evaluation of interconnection feasibility, system impact, affected system, and limited operation studies. \nLead the review and assessment of electrical designs, including collection systems, project substations, generation tie lines, and related infrastructure. \nManage technical evaluations of project risks, upgrade cost exposure, schedule impacts, and grid integration challenges. \nProvide leadership and direction to external engineering consultants performing transmission, interconnection, and injection studies. \nSupport the negotiation and execution of interconnection agreements, transmission-related agreements, and utility coordination activities. \nEstablish governance processes for evaluating study outcomes and key interconnection-related decisions. \nUtility, ISO/RTO & Industry Engagement\nServe as Scout's primary representative for interconnection-related matters with utilities, ISOs, RTOs, consultants, and other external stakeholders. \nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with transmission providers, utilities, and industry participants to support project advancement. \nLead discussions related to complex interconnection and transmission issues affecting Scout's projects. \nRepresent Scout in stakeholder meetings, technical working groups, and industry organizations as appropriate. \nMonitor transmission planning activities and policy developments to identify potential opportunities and risks for Scout's portfolio. \nProcess Development & Continuous Improvement\nDevelop and maintain standardized processes, procedures, tools, templates, and governance frameworks supporting interconnection activities across Scout. \nEstablish key performance indicators and reporting tools that improve visibility into project status, risks, schedules, and costs. \nDrive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, forecasting accuracy, and organizational efficiency. \nPartner with Development, Engineering, Construction, Asset Management, and Finance teams to improve cross-functional workflows and decision-making processes. \nLead efforts to implement new technologies, reporting tools, and data management solutions that support portfolio growth. \nCapture lessons learned and implement best practices across projects, markets, and regions. \nFinancial Planning & Risk Management\nDevelop interconnection-related budget forecasts and capital planning assumptions in partnership with Development Leadership and Finance. \nOversee forecasting and tracking of interconnection deposits, study costs, consultant budgets, transmission charges, and related expenditures. \nProvide portfolio-level visibility into interconnection costs, schedule impacts, and development risks. \nEvaluate project economics and provide recommendations regarding queue participation, project advancement, technology modifications, and transmission investments. \nSupport financing, acquisition, and investment decision processes through technical diligence, risk assessment, and financial analysis. \nCross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration\nOwn, coordinate, and participate in complex, cross-functional initiatives by translating organizational priorities into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables, and proactively managing dependencies across teams to ensure work stays aligned with Scout’s broader goals. \nBuild, sustain, and engage in effective cross-functional working groups by intentionally engaging partners with a meaningful range of experience, expertise, perspectives, and problem-solving approaches to drive stronger outcomes. \nLead and effectively engage in cross-team meetings and forums with clear purpose and structure, balancing competing stakeholder needs while guiding groups toward decisions, next steps, and accountability. \nAct as a connector and point of integration across teams by ensuring information flows clearly, risks and tradeoffs are addressed early, and teams understand how their work fits into the larger system. \nNavigate ambiguity and competing priorities by exercising sound judgment, adapting plans as needed, and maintaining forward momentum. \nModel inclusive collaboration and influence without authority, creating space for diverse viewpoints while driving alignment and commitment to shared outcomes. \nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline. \n10+ years of experience in generation interconnection, transmission planning, utility engineering, renewable energy development, or a related field. \nDemonstrated expertise in utility-scale renewable energy project development and interconnection processes. \nExperience working with utilities, transmission providers, ISOs, and RTOs. \nExperience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. \nStrong understanding of FERC regulations, OATT tariffs, generator interconnection procedures, and transmission planning processes. \nExceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. \nThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. \nPreferred\nAbility to translate complex technical analyses into actionable business recommendations. \nPrevious people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management responsibilities. \nAdvanced degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. \nExperience with energy storage and hybrid renewable energy technologies. \nPower system modeling experience using PSSE, PowerWorld, TARA, or similar tools. \nProfessional Engineer (PE) license. \nTimeline and Location\nThis position will begin as soon as possible, preferably in Q3 2026. Our ideal candidate will be based in our Boulder, CO office. Candidates who are open to relocation are encouraged to apply. We will consider remote arrangements for the right candidate.\nScout’s Values\nMission-Orientation. High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’s stated mission. \nTeamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals. \nSafety. Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members. \nIntegrity. Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult. \nInitiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills. \nIntelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.\nInvitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups\nWe 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.\nInvitation to Veterans\nScout 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.\nBenefits\nBase salary: $200,000 - $225,000. Attractive bonus potential. 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