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Our Senior Engineer will leverage their deep engineering expertise to ensure that our renewable energy projects operate properly during their expected lifespan. They will utilize real time SCADA data, historical asset performance, and their expertise in engineering solutions.  

The Senior Engineer will lead root cause investigations, engineering projects, conversations with suppliers, third party engineering companies, and both internal and external stakeholders. Their engineering knowledge will assist them with implementing new technical projects and processes to shape fleet-wide initiatives. After implementation they will validate the success of their projects and provide well-written documentation. They will review and vet damages and repairs and aid in determining cause and providing engineering solutions. 

Their day-to-day work will involve: 

• Analyzing wind and solar operational data to identify opportunities for increasing energy output. 

• Leading and supporting engineering projects and tasks including but not limited to: root cause analysis, damage evaluations, and performance resolutions. 

• Utilizing data visualization and other strategies to tailor reports and presentations for key audiences, including Asset Management, senior managers, external suppliers, and our investors. 

• Developing and documenting processes to increase the efficiency of our work. 

• Supporting our standard reporting and performance analysis process, working with site staff to identify potential resolutions for key issues. 

• Maintaining, developing and supporting standard processes to improve generation, availability, and overall performance. 

• Resolve issues and concerns independently, leveraging the internal and external resources at your disposal.   

• Identify and elevate increasingly complex issues or concerns to more senior staff, accompanied by recommendations for resolution. Implement solutions.  

• Provide ad-hoc analysis and troubleshooting to support our internal and external stakeholders. 

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or materials engineering or similar/equivalent. 

• 5-7 years of engineering experience within relevant technology areas. 

• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy, or substantive knowledge of renewable energy operations and engineering. 

• Familiarity with using operational SCADA data to understand wind turbine reliability and troubleshoot issues. 

• Strong communication, project management, and leadership skills.  

• Previous experience working with cross-functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders. 

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision 

• Foundational understanding of key value drivers for renewable power projects. 

• Able to climb wind turbines with or without a climb assist and capable of working at heights of up to 300 feet if needed. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. 

• Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow-through capability in a fast-paced work environment. 

• Self-starter or internally motivated able to assess issues or holes in a process or assess needs of the organization and execute without significant oversight. 

• Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting. 

• Authorized to work in the United States. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience with First Solar modules, Sungrow inverters, and/or Tesla battery storage systems. 

• Knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, electrical testing equipment, and electrical troubleshooting. 

• Experience with PlantPredict or PVSyst 

• Experience with Weibulls or other statistical methods of analyzing failure and reliability 

• Proficiency with Python, R, and SQL. 

Timeline and Location 

The ideal candidate will be able to work out of our Boulder office at least 3 days per week.  

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. 

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

$120,000 - $140,000 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.