Summer 2025 Intern, Operations Engineering

The Operations Engineering Intern will work on Scout’s Technical Services team and gain exposure to wind and solar operations and performance engineering. It provides an introduction to the renewable energy industry as well as the roles and responsibilities of a Reliability or Data Engineer.

Day to day activities will include collecting and analyzing data to troubleshoot wind and solar asset issues, as well as creating and promoting new analytics and processes to improve energy output and performance. The chosen applicant will gain industry critical knowledge on renewable asset operation, reporting, and performance metrics. They will develop their knowledge of wind turbine and solar data and systems to support the fleet and work closely with other Scout team members to learn about real-time monitoring, forecast and generation tracking, and operational models.

We will work with the chosen intern to assess their skills and interests and determine an appropriate individual project for them to work on with the support of the technical team. Upon the completion of the internship, they will give a final presentation (virtual or in person) to upper management on the project.

Targeted Majors: Pursuing BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong statistical and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Interest in renewable energy industry.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Attention to detail and a desire to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience with SQL, MatLab, R, and/or Python.
• Basic understanding of wind turbine and/or solar module physics.
• Experience with sensors, control logic, or energy systems.
• Knowledge of or experience with RDBMS programs such as MS SQL Server and/or Postgres.
• Experience with PowerBI or Tableau.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Gain useful and functional understanding of renewable energy systems and data analysis.
• Expand professional experience and practice interacting in a teamwork-oriented remote organization.
• Develop a general understanding of the renewable energy industry.

Timeline and Location:

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. This role necessitates a candidate who is comfortable working with a semi-remote team.

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.

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $25-30 per hour.