## Key Responsibilities: 1. Perform routine maintenance and inspections. 2. Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems. 3. Climb turbines for inspections and repairs. 4. Analyze data to optimize turbine performance. 5. Collaborate with team members. ## Requirements: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Wind turbine technician certification (preferred). 3. Electrical and mechanical knowledge. 4. Physical stamina. ## Skills: 1. Wind turbine maintenance. 2. Electrical and mechanical systems. 3. Climbing and safety protocols. 4. Problem-solving.
See More Details >>As Scout’s Senior Wind Energy Construction Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the construction of utility-scale wind projects. You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge to mentor colleagues and shape the processes and best practices for wind energy construction at a growing IPP with an entrepreneurial culture. You will be involved in all phases of facility construction, from pre-construction design and planning through commissioning and closeout. 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 of utility-scale solar and your ability to communicate that with audiences who have a wide range of technical proficiency will be widely valued in this role. You will dive into project construction of a 150 MW project in California. The project will mobilize in June 2024 and is ready for your immediate leadership impact. Travel to site is expected one to two times per month during project construction to ensure the project’s completion within budget and on schedule. You will thrive in an entrepreneurial team-based environment in which: • You collaborate closely with a high-performing, assistant project manager. • You work closely with counterparts in the Engineering, Procurement, Development, and Interconnection teams to identify and address challenges that arise during project construction (e.g., permitting and schedule changes) and then implement solutions. • You drive process development from the ground up as the project progresses and document learnings to inform future wind project construction. During project construction, you will: • Be responsible for the successful execution of all activities at the project site, including BOP contractor, equipment suppliers, construction services and related work, including ensuring safety is a priority and is adequately addressed by all on site personnel associated with the project. • Ensure QC/QA measures are implemented and documented. • Manage the schedule, resolve potential delays, update the schedule, and keep relevant internal stakeholders informed of progress and challenges. • Manage the third-party on-site team of quality control professionals representing the owner, including the site manager and the electrical and civil specialists. • Manage the various construction contracts and interface with the BOP contractor, owner’s engineers, and independent engineers, including change orders and cost control of project within the approved budget. • Manage the receipt and inspection of equipment and materials. • Manage and approve invoices and costs incurred under all project contracts. Communicate with and represent Scout effectively and professionally with a variety of project partners and stakeholders, including: • Lead weekly meetings with the BOP contractor and host internal update meetings with the Development and Finance teams. • Attend monthly meetings at the project site. • Develop, write and distribute weekly and monthly reports on construction status, schedule, and cost controls. • Respond to questions with independent engineers throughout construction and close out any open items to support the project’s achievement of on-time financial closure. Leverage your technical expertise to ensure efficient and effective project delivery, including: • Oversee the review and approval process of engineering designs. • Assist in the resolution of design issues and contract enforcement. • Interface with the interconnecting and local utilities to ensure compliance with the GIA requirements. • Provide guidance and support during all commissioning, start-up testing, and third-party inspections. • Review and maintain project records. Close out the project, including: • Coordinate final service acceptance inspections, punch list close out, and transition the project to Operations and Maintenance (O&M). • Conduct Lessons Learned meeting and report out to the Construction group. In future projects, you will also use your technical knowledge and practical experience to inform the Scout team’s approach to phase developing and designing the solar facilities during pre-construction: • Interface with Engineering, Development, Procurement, and Finance to optimize project design, including site selection, constructability reviews, micrositing, interconnection options, review of construction documents, and permitting process support. • Provide input to BOP EPC contract negotiations, including providing input to development and review of competitive RFPs for selection of general contractors or vendors and creating relevant contract exhibits. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a relevant technical field required. • Past work experience must include at least one of the following: • Project manager on at least 3+ utility scale wind construction projects. • Project manager on at least 4+ projects in a relevant adjacent industry. • Preference for experience across all phases of construction – preconstruction, construction, and handoff to operations. • Experience in BESS a plus. • Experience mentoring and training junior team members. Technical skills: • Familiarity with managing utility-scale wind construction contracts. • Demonstrated understanding of plans and specifications for civil and electrical work. • Ability to solve problems and make informed decisions quickly. • Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, project management, problem-solving and team-building skills. • Providing pre-construction estimates based on industry knowledge. • Developing contract exhibits for BOP contracts. Proficient with computers and has strong working knowledge of the following: • MS Office, MS Project, and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, Procore). • Creating and managing schedules using MS Project (a plus). • Adept at the use of Google Earth. Understanding of ArcGIS and GlobalMapper a plus. Work Environment and Work Style: • Demonstrated high level of ownership and responsibility over all aspects of project work. • Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting. • Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow-through capability in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment. Additional Qualifications: • Must have a valid current driver license, and able to travel and perform field work. • Working knowledge of OSHA requirements. OSHA 10 certification preferred. • Authorized to work in the United States. Working Conditions • Ability to work outside of a Monday through Friday schedule, including holidays and weekends, at times when needed by the project. • This position requires up to 50% travel to project sites in the U.S. In addition, remote candidates will need to travel to Boulder at least one week per month. • Office based employees work together and collaborate in the Boulder office three days per week and have the flexibility to work from home two days per week. 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. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty. Benefits Target base salary: $150,000-170,000. Negotiable for the right candidate. Attractive bonus potential. Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage. Job posting details for Wind Senior Project Manager, Construction at Scout Clean Energy in Boulder Colorado United States. Compensation / salary range: $150,000-170,000. ClimateTechList gathers 16,000+ job openings from over 765 climate tech companies and updates them daily.
See More Details >>Posting Title Wind Energy Stakeholder Engagement and Energy Equity Project Leader . Location CO - Boulder . Position Type Regular . Hours Per Week 40 . Working at NREL NRELs 305-acre Flatirons Campus is the nations premier wind energy, water power, and grid integration research facility. Nestled south of Boulder, Colorado, and north of NRELs main South Table Mountain campus, Flatirons sits adjacent to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge and countless acres of open space and parks with stunning views of the Flatirons rock formations. From day one at NREL, youll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, youll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes. NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves. Our planet needs us! Learn about NRELs critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet. We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they dont meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL. Job Description The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nations primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. NRELs Wind Energy Program currently has an opening for a Research Project Leader covering wind power stakeholder engagement activities with a focus on deployment and energy equity. In this role, the Research Project Leader will support external research-focused collaboratives, internal DOE sponsored research, and NRELs industrial and governmental partners in solving critical issues in the development and deployment of land-based, offshore, and distributed wind across the United States. This position is located at the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) near Boulder, Colorado. The successful candidate will work closely with NREL researchers and technical staff to develop and conduct research spanning future deployment pathways, assessment and management of community impacts, social acceptance of wind energy, and energy equity. The successful candidate will work to disseminate findings and insights from research across the wind energy program relevant to wind and renewable energy deployment, including insights on impacts and trade-offs. In addition, the successful candidate will work with staff to develop and implement workshops or similar stakeholder engagement activities that foster knowledge gathering and sharing. External engagement and interactions with state and local agencies, industry, non-governmental organizations, community groups, universities, military, tribal, international organizations, and other Department of Energy and federal agency programs aimed at the responsible deployment of renewable power are anticipated. The ideal candidate will be experienced in or actively researching community engagement and planning, policy, and economic development focusing on renewable or wind energy. A research emphasis on rural development, community energy development and planning, or marine spatial planning is desirable. Knowledge of and familiarity with the literature around energy equity or direct experience as it relates to community planning and economic development from wind energy is also valuable. Typical work tasks may include: Leading research, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination activities focused on wind energy deployment and equity, including the development of annual operating work plans with DOE, staff and resource planning, internal strategic planning, metrics tracking, client communications, and reporting. Leading and supporting the development of publication quality reports and peer reviewed journal articles analyzing energy policy, siting, and economic development issues. Engaging with communities and community leaders, including those in disadvantaged and areas undergoing energy transitions, to better understand and support the development of informational products and tools to support the appropriate development of wind energy. Collaborating with researchers and practitioners across NREL, academia, and community development organizations on best practices for effectively integrating energy equity in projects, programs, or initiatives. Dissemination of work through various media including the publication of web-based community development guides as well as more traditional technical reports and presenting results and relevant findings at national or international meetings Leading or supporting responses to Department of Energy or other competitively selected research proposals. Working one-on-one and in group settings with staff to aid in planning and defining work, prioritizing, reviewing, and disseminating work products, managing subcontracts and subcontractors, and reporting on progress, challenges and solutions to NREL leadership and sponsors. . Basic Qualifications Relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience . Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving and project management skills. Ability to use various computer software programs. Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications Demonstrated skill in convening stakeholder groups and planning stakeholder workshops, in virtual and in-person environments. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements and schedules Prior experience through research or stakeholder engagement with underserved communities Demonstrated desire to engage actively on energy equity in the clean energy transition through research and publications, policy analysis, and community engagement. Demonstrated experience in communications and outreach around complex, technical challenges Excellent writing, organizational, project management, budgeting, interpersonal and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Prior work experience with or for a state or federal government agency or university Prior experience applying research as well as scientific methods or frameworks for energy equity to communities Prior experience with social science research methods including surveys Prior experience in economic analysis applied to community development Prior experience working on siting and deployment issues in land-based, distributed or offshore wind energy applications through project definition, implementation and operation Prior experience in project management of multiple, complex, multi-year projects with annual budgets exceeding $400,000/year Demonstrated leadership in conducting broad, national level energy analysis including engagement with key stakeholders and networks, to facilitate analysis, dissemination and knowledge-sharing A masters or more advanced degree in public policy, political science, economics, sociology, environmental studies, or another relevant field . Job Application Submission Window The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week) Job Profile: Researcher IV / Annual Salary Range: $95,500 - $171,900 NREL takes into consideration a candidates education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employees salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. 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See More Details >>Entering the Wind trade in Boulder, CO, typically begins with specialized training and education, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while learning. Training programs last about one to two years, requiring extensive hands-on experience under seasoned professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 116 wind turbine technicians in Colorado, with 63 in Boulder, and projects a 60% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Trainees earn an average of $1,097 per week in Boulder, with experienced professionals often exceeding $102,000 annually. Educational institutions, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind professionals find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and significant growth opportunities.
