Senior Engineer

About the role

The Senior Engineer will leverage deep engineering expertise to ensure renewable energy projects operate properly throughout their expected lifespan. Using real-time SCADA data, historical asset performance, and engineering solutions, this role leads root cause investigations, engineering projects, and stakeholder conversations with suppliers, third-party engineering companies, and both internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include implementing new technical projects and processes to shape fleet-wide initiatives, validating project success, and providing well-written documentation. The role also involves reviewing and vetting damages and repairs, determining causes, and providing engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze wind and solar operational data to identify opportunities for increasing energy output.
• Lead and support engineering projects and tasks, including root cause analysis, damage evaluations, and performance resolutions.
• Utilize data visualization and tailored reporting strategies for key audiences such as Asset Management, senior managers, external suppliers, and investors.
• Develop and document processes to increase work efficiency.
• Support standard reporting and performance analysis, collaborating with site staff to resolve key issues.
• Maintain, develop, and support standard processes to improve generation, availability, and overall performance.
• Resolve issues independently, leveraging internal and external resources.
• Identify and escalate complex issues to senior staff, accompanied by recommendations for resolution.
• Implement solutions and provide ad-hoc analysis and troubleshooting for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, 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.
• 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to assess issues, identify organizational needs, and execute without significant oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, leveraging expertise across reporting lines.
• 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 for analyzing failure and reliability.
• Proficiency with Python, R, and SQL.

Schedule

The ideal candidate will work out of the Boulder office at least 3 days per week.

Values

• Mission-Orientation: High achievers who want to make a difference and contribute to Scout’s mission.
• Teamwork: Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills, committed to fostering positive relationships and shared goals.
• Safety: Uncompromising advocates for health and safety.
• Integrity: Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when difficult.
• Initiative: Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Intelligence: Problem-solving learners who make informed decisions quickly and create innovative solutions.

Benefits

• $120,000 - $140,000 annual salary.
• Attractive bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with attractive premiums.
• 401(k) match.
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD, LTD).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage.