Project Developer- New Projects in Colorado

The Associate Project Developer will support Project Developers in the development of multiple wind, solar and battery storage projects in Scout’s New Projects team, which includes coverage of the entire U.S.

You will join the New Projects Development Team, reporting directly to a regional Director on the New Projects. You will work together and in parallel with other internal and external subject matter experts to progress the renewable energy projects through the project life cycle.

Your key responsibilities will include the following:

• Support development activities in early and mid-stage projects, including:
• Meteorological studies
• Environmental studies and permitting
• Electrical interconnection studies and strategy
• Land control campaigns
• Wind turbine and solar array configuration and performance

Stakeholder relations

• Conduct extensive GIS...

You may be a fit for this role if this sounds like you: 

This position provides exposure to many aspects of renewable energy development. and is suited for someone looking to get a foot in the door of the renewable energy industry. It requires a high capacity for work, a desire to help others succeed, and a facility with multiple technology platforms.  

Position Description  

The New Projects Development Internship gives direct exposure to renewable energy development, and it provides an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of Project Managers. As a Development Intern, you will assist Project Managers in project development support roles as requested. 

Examples of some of the tasks you might assist in include the following: 

• Evaluate new prospective project areas for a variety of parameters, creating project business...

As a Project Developer on the New Projects Team, you will be responsible for leading your U.S.-based wind, solar, and storage projects through early- to mid-stage development phases. You will work with your team on market strategy and site selection, and establish land control, coordinate applications for interconnection, and facilitate environmental, permitting, resource, and transmission reviews. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality and profitable projects that meet all early-stage project milestones. You will be the face of your projects, both externally and internally.  

Externally, you will build relationships with landowners, community members, regulators, and local government officials to gain project support. Specifically, you will:  

• Serve as project lead for discussions with landowners, negotiate site control agreements and initiate the planning / use permit approval...

As a Senior Associate Project Developer at Scout, you will support the New Projects Team in the early-stage development of multiple wind, solar and battery storage projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include the following: 

Project Management 

• Support the assessment of projects' viability using analytical tools and market research, including leveraging an internal GIS prospecting tool. 

• Coordinate the development of and tracking project viability, timelines, and documentation. Present summaries to project team members and coordinate with subject matter experts to advance the project to the point of hand-off to our West and East Region Development teams.  

• Support in-the-field activities including site diligence, landowner engagement and lease negotiations, and community engagement. 

Finance and Commercial...