Associate Engineer, Interconnection

Description The Associate Engineer of Interconnection is an entry-level position supporting multiple generation interconnections for wind, solar and battery storage projects. The ideal candidate for this position is a recent engineering school graduate and a self-motivated individual with practical real-world experience in the renewable energy industry. This candidate has some engineering, generation interconnection, or transmission planning experience and will be capable of supporting a wide range of technical project tasks. The ideal candidate will have a passion for renewable energy and a strong desire to grow technically. This position requires the ability to manage multiple workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include The Following

Project Management

• Support the generator interconnection process schedule: accomplishment of milestones and due date of study deposits.
• Support the submission of interconnection requests for new projects; ensuring all technical and non-technical requirements are met.
• Support the tracking of project budgets, timelines, and documentation. Coordinate such efforts with the development and finance teams.

Contract Management

• Support the review and administration of executed contracts, interaction with counterparties, and review of invoices through the AP system.

Finance and Commercial Matters

• Provide support for commercial negotiations. Develop tools to disseminate interconnection costs and assumptions for a range of negotiating situations.

Stakeholder relationships

• Learn to interface with transmission owners, transmission providers, and other entities to drive project and collective success.

Engineering Design, Technology, Construction and Operation (Includes Interconnection, battery storage, solar, and wind)

• Learn electrical designs for collection systems, project substations and generation radial lines.
• Support the review of interconnection studies, system impact, facilities and SSR studies.
• Provide information to the Development team to support the Interconnection process; monitor timelines and coordinate adherence.
• Assist New Projects team to identify viable POIs for new project opportunities, managing injection studies with consultants.

Internal (Teamwork)

• Receive and provide productive feedback effectively and demonstrate ability to make changes based on feedback
• Identify and elevate potential issues or concerns to the appropriate more senior staff. Address an increasing range of issues independently.
• Identify and address gaps in knowledge needed to
• Address core business issues and commonly encountered issues and concerns. Ensure your work has zero errors prior to sharing with team members.
• During project handoff, coordinate data and documentation management between the Interconnection team and other internal and external parties.

Advance Scout

• Conduct analysis and solicit input needed from other teams to inform your group’s strategy.
• Deliver on the goals you set annually with your manager
• Embody and model Scout’s mission and values in all interactions.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited college program.
• Previous internship or co-op experience in generation interconnection or transmission planning is preferred.
• Experience running power flow analysis is preferred.
• Self-motivator with exceptional communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties.
• Excitement and enthusiasm in learning how to become a Project Developer.
• Google Earth, Excel, PowerPoint, Word proficiency.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing and available to travel as needed (10%-15%).

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.

Timeline and Location

Scout aims to fill the associate Engineer of Interconnection position as soon as possible.

Our ideal candidate will be able to commute to our Boulder office on a 3/2 hybrid schedule.

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: $75,000 – $80,000 depending on 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.