Project Engineer

Overview

Support design, cost estimating, scheduling, and pre‑construction for renewable projects.

Key Responsibilities

• risk register
• project coordination
• software integration
• schedule management
• due diligence
• plant design

Tasks

As Scout's Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development, design and construction planning of Scout's utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage projects. You will support the Engineering & Preconstruction team's scope of work for all projects from early development through to notice to proceed (aka the preconstruction phase). You will report to Scout's Preconstruction Manager and may be assigned other duties to support Scout's growth as technical experts in renewable energy systems. -Prepare and update risk registers for Development projects. -Lead project coordination activities, such as managing work orders, design/proposal reviews, and other administrative tasks to support the Engineering and Preconstruction managers. -Integration of commercially available software or development of internal software tools. -Prepare and update project schedules for Development projects. -Conduct technical due diligence reviews of new project opportunities, including travelling to preconstruction project sites and preparing site visit reports. -Prepare cost estimates for Development projects. -Prepare conceptual plant designs using GIS, CAD, and/or design software tools. -Process improvement and documentation. -SharePoint - Document management system for all project deliverables -Prepare and publish PowerPoint drawings and presentations. -Support contractors with information as needed during the request for proposal bid process. -Manage engineering deliverables and other documentation in SharePoint. -Building business cases/protocols to support other areas of the company.

Requirements

• engineering degree
• autocad
• gis
• excel
• python
• renewable energy

What You Bring

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, design, cost estimating and project scheduling 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 attention to detail and ability to concurrently drive multiple work streams forward on time and on budget will be key to your success. You must have the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams whose success depends on soliciting and integrating the technical expertise of every member. -Authorized to work in the United States. -Experience working with cross-functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders. -Effective oral/written communication skills for working with customers. -Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting. -Experience with utility scale wind, solar or battery systems is preferred but not required. -Collaboration and team-oriented, hands-on field work and client-focused. -Possess the ability to learn new programs and industry jargon. -Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create -Must have a valid current driver license, and able to travel and perform field work. -This position requires up to 25% travel to project sites in the U.S. -GIS - Google Earth, ArcGIS or GlobalMapper -MS Excel - Creation and debugging of spreadsheets for data analysis and cost estimating. Experience with building advanced models and use of Visual Basic is a plus. -Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow-through capability in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment. -Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Related Field. -Working knowledge of electric power systems, design and operation. -Working knowledge of fluid mechanics and hydraulics is a plus. -Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time management. -Scheduling - MS Project or similar scheduling software -Design - AutoCAD (previous CAD experience is a plus), pvDesign, Bluebeam Revu, and other electrical and civil design tools -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (some statistical analysis experience preferred). -Automation - Power Automate, Python (previous experience is a plus) -Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.

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Benefits

Target base salary: $75,000 - $80,000 Working Conditions 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. -Remote work arrangement will be considered after the first 6 months of employment. -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.

About Scout Clean Energy

-Rapidly evolved into a national utility-scale renewables powerhouse since 2016. -Designs, develops, and runs utility-scale wind, solar PV, and battery storage across 22–24 U.S. states. -Operates a multi-gigawatt pipeline of wind, solar, and storage projects. -Achieved a bold ascent in U.S. clean energy with a billion-dollar acquisition by Brookfield in late 2022.

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