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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.\nYour 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.\nDuring the pre-construction phase of a project, you will:\nUse your technical knowledge and practical experience to support the Scout team’s approach to developing and advancing solar, wind and storage project facilities, including:\nInterface with Engineering, Development, Procurement, and Finance to optimize project design, including site selection, constructability reviews, interconnection options, and review of construction documents.\nSet up and manage the project Procore site.\nAttend site visits and document feedback and reporting regarding site constructability and siting of infrastructure.\nSupport Development efforts, including permitting efforts and attending meetings with landowners and other project stakeholders. \nWork with the Owner’s Engineer to obtain a review on engineering submittals provided by the construction contractor. Track and ensure comments are addressed. \nAssemble and organize documents for use in contract exhibits. \nAssist the Project Manager with assembling and evaluating RFPs and answering due diligence questions by Independent Engineers, financing partners, or potential project buyers. \nDuring project construction, you will:\nSupport 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:\nAssist project managers with tracking and managing budgets and weekly reports for construction projects.\nManage 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.\nAttend monthly construction site visits and produce a report on observations and interface with on-site project personnel to obtain information on project status. \nUpdate scheduling software to track the status of construction projects. Identify critical path activities.\nFacilitate updates and close out RFIs, submittals, and other project management tools within the project’s Procore system.\nAttend project status conference calls alongside the Project Manager.\nReview receiving and other quality control documentation from the project site and assemble reports in Excel as necessary to support the Project Manager.\nTrack engineering and construction non-conformances and assist Project Manager with coordinating with external parties to close out open issues.\nAssist with tracking change orders and expenses against the construction contracts to support the Project Manager.\nAttend 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.\nSupport 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. \nRequirements\nEducational Background and Work Experience:\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University with an engineering, construction management, or relevant technical discipline is required.\n1+ 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. \nWho you are:\nStrong desire to gain knowledge of the construction process for renewable power projects. \nStrong verbal and written communication, organizational, project management, problem-solving and team-building skills. \nAbility to solve problems quickly. \nTechnical Skills: \nMS Office and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint). \nFamiliarity with creating and managing schedules using MS Project is preferred.\nFamiliar with the use of Google Earth. Understanding of ArcGIS or Global Mapper a plus. \nWork Environment and Work Style: \nAbility to represent Scout in a professional manner and communicate clearly with stakeholders, both internally and externally. \nStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues both virtually and in person are essential.\nComfortable working in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting. \nAdditional Qualifications: \nMust have a valid current driver license and be able to travel and perform field work. \nWorking knowledge of OSHA requirements desirable, but not essential. \nFully authorized to work in the United States without restrictions or need for sponsorship. \nWorking Conditions:\nAbility to work outside of a Monday through Friday schedule, including holidays and weekends, at times when needed by the project. \nLocation 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.\nUp to 25% travel required to project sites within the U.S. \nTimeline and Location\nWe 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.\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\nTarget base salary: $80,000 - $85,000. (Compensation is based on years of relevant experience.) 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