Resource Assessment Intern - Summer

Company

Scout Clean Energy is a leading US renewable energy developer, owner and operator headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Scout is developing a portfolio of over 24,000 MW of wind, solar and energy storage projects across 22 US states. Scout is an owner-operator with expertise in all aspects of renewable power project development, permitting, power marketing, finance, construction and asset management. Scout is a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewables’ Global Transition Fund. Scout is made up of renewable energy industry veterans who are making a difference in our world. Our team’s work ethic is second to none. We identify problems, create solutions, and deliver them professionally to our customers, stakeholders, partners and one another. We do the right thing when no one is looking because we are committed to our collective success and because we believe that our uncompromising integrity is key to the collaborative relationships that drive our business.

Position Summary

Scout Clean Energy is seeking a Renewable Energy Analyst Intern[SH1] .  The role will be responsible for helping to update and maintain Scout’s internal wind and solar meteorological data platform, including QC of meteorological data and verification of service documentation, conduct preliminary resource assessments on early to mid-stage wind and solar development assets, assisting in greenfield prospecting efforts,  and supporting development project met campaign designs and data management.  The Renewable Energy Analyst Intern will interface with project developers, asset management, engineering, construction and others to gain insight and experience in Scouts rapidly growing business.

KEY Responsibilities:

• Utilize Python and SQL to update and maintain Scout’s CAMP platform to ensure accurate high quality meteorological data collection.

• Utilize resource assessment modeling software and R/Python scripts to yield project energy production and facilitate data archiving and organization.
• Work closely with Met Systems team to understand accurate archiving of meteorological data and service documentation from a fleet of wind and solar development meteorological stations, remote sensors (Sodar/Lidar) and operational permanent met stations.
• Assist prospecting efforts by conducting preliminary screens of potential wind and solar assets as identified by the New Projects Team and quantify production based on data at hand.
• Perform sound and shadow flicker analysis using industry standard software.
• Help with new tool creation and support Scouts analysis and software needs related to archiving on-site observations and reanalysis datasets.

Qualifications:

• Interest in Meteorology, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or other technical field as demonstrated by choice of college major.

• Demonstrated programming/data-analysis ability using Python, R, Julia, Matlab or Other from coursework etc.

Additional Skills TO HIGHLIGHT:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Meteorology, Physics or Engineering with an academic focus on wind or solar resource.
• Data visualization skills using : Google Earth, OSM, Paraview or other
• Academic coursework or research related to :
• Surface/ boundary layer meteorology, observational and/or modeling
• Applications of scanning and profiling Lidar and Sodar, particularly applications related to wind energy
• Synoptic/Meso and Micro-scale modeling
• The WRF Fitch windfarm parameterization
• Application of meteorological reanalysis datasets and/or downscaling
• Climatic analysis related to different RCP scenarios and their impact on human systems
• Application of novel algorithms to real world problems, particularly in energy
• Applications of wavelet, machine-learning and/or neural-networks

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

Timeline and Location

This position will begin in May 2026. 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. 

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 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. 

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.  

Compensation 

Hourly Rate: $25-30/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.