Construction Intern - Summer 2026

Description

• Develop project management reporting templates to be used in Scout portfolio construction projects.
• Track engineering RFIs and construction non-conformances and assist Project Manager with coordinating with external parties to close out open issues.
• Lead note taking during project coordination calls and distributing the meeting minutes and action items.
• Updating the project documentation site and assisting the Project Manager in documentation control. Updating the project progress internal blog.
• Track engineering and design submittals and assist Construction Engineering Manager and Project Manager with coordinating with external parties to close out open issues.
• Assist with updating construction project reporting.
• Attending regular construction administrative, coordination, and scheduling meetings.
• Interface with on-site project personnel to obtain information on the status of the project.
• Assisting the Project Manager in updating tracking software for Change Orders, Project Tasks/Issues, and Project Requests for Information.
• Review receiving and other quality control documentation from the project site and assemble reports in Excel as necessary to support the Project Manager.
• Research and present IRA requirements as pertinent to construction-related scopes.
• Conducting research on construction means and methods and interface with internal and external engineers and contractors to learn industry experience.
• Conducting market research on potential construction contractor partners and reporting on findings.
• Reviewing engineering design documents and attending internal and external coordination and review calls.
• Attend monthly construction site visits and report on observations.
• Updating and reviewing scheduling software to track the status of construction projects.

Requirements

This position will begin in May 2025. The internship will be a full-time (40 hr/week) commitment for the duration of the 12-week internship program. Our ideal candidate will be able to work out of our Boulder office during the duration of the internship program per the program requirements.

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be fully Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions or need for sponsorship.
• Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow- through capability in a fast-paced work environment.
• Up to 25% travel required to project sites within the U.S.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting.
• Currently enrolled student in an accredited college or university in a technical discipline such as: Engineering, Physics, or Math.
• Ability to represent Scout in a professional manner and communicate clearly with stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Location in / willingness to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, is required.
• Enrolled in classes at an accredited college or university, with prior course work in construction management, engineering, and/or business operations.
• Effective proactive communication, project management and team-building skills experience working with cross-functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders.
• Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems
• Willing and available to travel as needed (approximately two trips per month).
• Software experience with MS Office and MS Project or other scheduling software. Familiarity with Power BI or other analytical software preferred.

Benefits

Working Conditions

Hourly Rate: $25-30 per hour.

As an intern in Scout's construction group, you will gain valuable experience by spending your summer learning the exciting process of renewable energy project construction project management and gaining exposure to the various departments within a company that develops, owns, builds, and operates renewable energy projects. You will apply your education to provide valuable input into Scout Clean Energy's construction business and support the construction of wind energy, solar energy, and/or battery energy storage facilities.

• 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.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance