Scout Clean Energy

Senior Manager, Construction Engineering

Scout Clean Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Boulder • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • As Scout’s Senior Manager, Construction Engineering, you’ll be the owner’s technical representative from late-stage design through COD for utility‑scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects.
  • You will lead multidisciplinary design reviews, manage third‑party Owner’s Engineers, guide QA/QC and FAT programs, resolve construction RFIs/NCRs, and oversee commissioning and technical handover - establishing standards and capturing lessons learned for a growing IPP with an entrepreneurial culture.
  • Your attention to detail and ability to concurrently drive multiple work streams forward on time and on budget will be key to your success.
  • Your technical knowledge and experience with interfacing with internal and external construction teams on renewable energy projects will be widely valued in this role.
  • Travel to project sites within the United States and Canada is expected during project construction. Remote candidates will be expected to be in the Boulder office one week per month.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
  • 8+ years in at least one of the following:
  • Design engineer for utility‑scale solar/wind/BESS projects; or
  • Owner’s Engineer/technical advisor on renewables; or
  • Construction‑phase engineering for utility‑scale renewables (design → IFC → field support).
  • Demonstrated Owner’s experience resolving multi‑disciplinary technical issues with EPCs/OEMs; strong understanding of civil & electrical plans/specs.
  • Proven ability to prioritize multiple workstreams, make sound, timely decisions, and drive accountability across internal/external teams.
  • Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to perform field work required.
  • This role requires current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States. At this time, this role is not open to candidates who will require immigration sponsorship now or in the future, (e.g., OPT/CPT, H‑1B, H‑2B, TN) or other employment-based visas.
Benefits
  • Attractive bonus potential.
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums.
  • 401(k) match.
  • STD.
  • LTD.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Optional supplemental insurance coverage.
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Hard Skills & Tools
design engineeringutility-scale solar projectsutility-scale wind projectsbattery energy storage systemsQA/QC programsFAT programsconstruction RFIsNCRscommissioningtechnical handover
Soft Skills
attention to detailproject managementcommunicationorganizationdecision makingaccountabilitymultidisciplinary collaborationtime managementproblem solvingleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering